Capcom states PC makes up majority of sales, removes Enigma DRM from Resident Evil 4

Capcom has been on something of a roll lately—the massively successful cross-platform launch of Resident Evil Requiem (or Resident Evil 9 if you're still counting) and ongoing efforts to patch out Monster Hunter Wilds performance issues have shown a real dedication to PC and strengthening the developer's releases. Just yesterday, we received confirmation of both Enigma DRM's removal from Resident Evil 4 Remake after its addition tanked player performance and Capcom stating that PC sales for its games accounted for "approximately" 50% of all sales. This means that PC sales dwarf the individual sales of any console, and for that matter all combined since mobile is also included in that other 50%.

In a refreshing turn for Japanese game developers and AAA developers in general, Capcom really seems to be listening to its fanbase and focusing on addressing technical issues while treating PC like a launch platform, not an afterthought after the console release. While answering FAQs during its Q3 Fiscal Year 2025 Quarterly Report, Capcom stated outright that "we expect this ratio to continue increasing. Accordingly, we will further strengthen our PC development framework. The technical expertise gained from addressing increasing program complexity and performance challenges in Monster Hunter Wilds will be applied to future title development."

While Monster Hunter Wilds did launch in a poor state on PC, recent patches have greatly improved performance for players across budget to high-end systems. That game and Dragon's Dogma 2 are both open world titles based on RE Engine, an engine which has seemed to suffer in open-world performance but still prove capable of astounding modern features up to & including path tracing with Resident Evil Requiem's launch. If Capcom continues polishing up RE Engine performance, the benefits across its range of IPs should add up substantially.

The full Capcom FAQ also includes some insights on how Capcom is treating its other franchises, noting tie-in TV and movies for Devil May Cry and Street Fighter that are successfully boosting catalog sales. Capcom's words also indicate plans for Street Fighter 6 content or marketing to tie in with the release of the live action film, and rumors of a new (or remade) Devil May Cry game with the success of its alternate-timeline Netflix series continue to swell.