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Resident Evil Hits 200M Sales as Capcom Expands; Fortnite Overwatch Skins Arrive - June 2026

Video GamesWednesday, May 13, 2026

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  • Capcom continues to dominate the industry with record profits for the ninth year, propelled by major titles like Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, while the Resident Evil franchise has surpassed 200 million unit sales since 1996, underscoring its massive global success.[Eurogamer][Nintendo Life]
  • Capcom is actively expanding its portfolio by planning sequels, remakes, and ports for popular franchises such as Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, Dragon's Dogma, and Dead Rising, aiming to capitalize on established fan bases and sustain long-term growth.[PC Gamer][Push Square]
  • Monster Hunter Wilds experienced a rapid decline in sales after its record launch in February 2025, selling only 1.32 million units in the last fiscal year despite a total of over 11.4 million copies since release, indicating diminishing momentum for the title.[Push Square]
  • The Talos Principle 3 was officially announced for PC and PS5 by Croteam, with a teaser trailer released as the puzzle series' final chapter approaches, though the exact release date remains unconfirmed, generating anticipation among fans.[Polygon]
  • Fortnite will receive a crossover update adding four Overwatch hero skins — Mercy, D.Va, Genji, and Tracer — starting May 14, marking a collaboration between Epic Games and Blizzard that merges iconic characters from both franchises into Fortnite's vast cosmetic offerings.[GameSpot][PCGamesN]
  • Ubisoft is launching 'Gold & Crystal — The Lost Treasure of Edward Kenway,' a real-world treasure hunt linked to the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake, featuring a prize pool of $500,000 to engage fans in a unique interactive marketing event.[Polygon][Destructoid]
  • Night Street Games has cut jobs following the financial underperformance of its hero shooter Last Flag, demonstrating the high stakes and challenges facing mid-tier game studios amid competitive market conditions.[GamesIndustry.biz]
  • Bandai Namco confirmed the release of Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters on PS5 for August 28, 2026, featuring official national team kits and providing pre-order bonuses, reinforcing their commitment to sports titles and the PlayStation 5 platform.[Push Square]

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