Capcom expects Devil May Cry 4 to do 1.8 million

Capcom has revealed major plans and expectations in its recent fiscal year meeting including a claim that upcoming Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 game Devil May Cry 4 will sell 1.8 million copies in the next financial cycle.

According to Capcom’s director and managing corporate officer Kazuhiko Abe, the fourth installment of the successful series will sell 1.8 million copies across the two platforms while its Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition will rack up 420,000. As for the Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles spin-off, it’s presumed that it will sell 620,000.

Capcom also made known plans to grow the company beyond Japan by means of corporate acquisitions and other partnerships with key companies.

“Mutual shareholding in, business partnerships with, or acquisition of companies that create content popular around the world is something Capcom is actively pursuing,” says Kenzo Tsujimoto, Capcom’s CEO.

However, Tsujimoto seems to be closing the door at least for now regarding local partnerships. “Capcom is currently not envisioning any mergers with domestic game companies or toy makers. [This] would not bring with it content that is popular overseas and thus would not contribute to Capcom’s overseas growth.” he adds.

Capcom has revealed major plans and expectations in its recent fiscal year meeting including a claim that upcoming Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 game Devil May Cry 4 will sell 1.8 million copies in the next financial cycle.

According to Capcom’s director and managing corporate officer Kazuhiko Abe, the fourth installment of the successful series will sell 1.8 million copies across the two platforms while its Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition will rack up 420,000. As for the Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles spin-off, it’s presumed that it will sell 620,000.

Capcom also made known plans to grow the company beyond Japan by means of corporate acquisitions and other partnerships with key companies.

“Mutual shareholding in, business partnerships with, or acquisition of companies that create content popular around the world is something Capcom is actively pursuing,” says Kenzo Tsujimoto, Capcom’s CEO.

However, Tsujimoto seems to be closing the door at least for now regarding local partnerships. “Capcom is currently not envisioning any mergers with domestic game companies or toy makers. [This] would not bring with it content that is popular overseas and thus would not contribute to Capcom’s overseas growth.” he adds.