History of Capcom in Timeline
Capcom is a Japanese video game developer and publisher established in 1979. It is known for creating highly successful franchises such as Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Devil May Cry, Dead Rising, Ace Attorney, Dragon's Dogma, and Marvel vs. Capcom. The company operates internationally with subsidiaries in East Asia, Europe, and North America, contributing significantly to the global video game market.
1987: Street Fighter and Mega Man Series Introduction
In 1987, Capcom launched its Street Fighter franchise, a series of fighting games that would sell over 50 million copies. Also in 1987, Capcom introduced its Mega Man series, which has sold over 40 million copies.
1996: Resident Evil Series Launch
In 1996, Capcom released the first entry in its Resident Evil survival horror series. The Resident Evil game series became Capcom's most successful game series, selling over 170 million copies.
2004: Monster Hunter Series Launch
In 2004, Capcom began its Monster Hunter series. The Monster Hunter series has sold over 120 million copies on various consoles.
December 31, 2025: Platinum Titles List Update
As of December 31, 2025, Capcom updated its "Platinum Titles" list, which compiles games that have sold over one million copies. The list contains over 100 video games, with the provided text highlighting the top ten titles by copies sold.
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