Capcom, a privately owned company headquartered in Japan, was founded in 1979 and operates with approximately 970 employees. The company was initially established as a manufacturer and distributor of electronic game machines and now specializes in the development and global distribution of video games.

Revenue

Founded

1979

Headcount

967

Headquarters

Japan

Primary Segment

Computer Games

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On August 26, 2026, Capcom showcased *Mega Man: Dual Override*, which features an "overclocked" Blue Bomber, and *Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen*, taking players into the "frigid and hostile Norgan region," at gamescom 2026. On the same day, *Monster Hunter Outlanders*, a mobile survival hunting action RPG licensed and supervised by Capcom, revealed its original Elder Dragon, Ruger Aidal, on stage at the world-renowned gaming expo. Previously, on August 25, Hideki Kamiya’s studio Clovers hired several former PlatinumGames composers and sound designers, including Hiroshi Yamaguchi, who was the lead composer for *Bayonetta* and a composer for the 2006 *Okami*, for a studio developing an *Okami* sequel. Earlier on August 25, *Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen* announced plans to address issues concerning its endgame and loot, aiming to fix player complaints about a lack of challenge after completing the main story.

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