Capcom has been killing it in 2026. Between Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, the first half of the year has featured two games from Capcom that are drawing a lot of attention. The company has been responsible for some of the biggest names in gaming. Beyond its golden child, Resident Evil, other series like Devil May Cry, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter have been cemented as some of the greatest gaming franchises of all time. From Mega Man to Ace Attorney, Capcom’s resume is wildly impressive. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing, though.
Last year, Monster Hunter Wilds performance issues dampened what was supposed to be one of the first big releases of 2025. The Resident Evil games haven’t always been well-received, and the span of time between mainline Devil May Cry releases has continued to expand. Despite these hiccups, 2026 is shaping up to be a lot more positive than last year.
Resident Evil 7 breathed some much-needed new life into the franchise, and RE Village was a fun, folky follow-up. The former dove deep into survival horror, while the latter featured more action, but still plenty of scares. Resident Evil Requiem proved to be something truly special, though. Thanks to the use of new character Grace Ashcroft and the return of fan-favorite Leon S. Kennedy, Requiem offered a wonderful balance of both white-knuckling horror and over-the-top action that Resident Evil has experimented with over the years. With this year being the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Requiem really felt like the culmination of three decades worth of perfecting a formula. It offered the best of both worlds without feeling like it was trying too hard to please everyone.
Requiem wasn’t just a critical success. The game has been a massive financial hit for Capcom, too. Resident Evil Requiem‘s sales numbers were estimated to be around 6 million copies just 17 days after its release. It came out swinging as one of the first major hits of 2026, and Pragmata followed soon after.
Pragmata Proves That There is Still Plenty of Room for New IPs to Thrive
Resident Evil Requiem had the benefit of being part of a long-running franchise behind it. The game had built-in hype, but a lot of gamers weren’t sure what to think about Pragmata. The project was first announced back in 2020, and several delays made it seem like it was trapped in development hell. Thankfully, these delays simply meant that Pragmata just needed more time in the oven. Capcom could have rushed its development, but the patience paid off. Pragmata sold 1 million copies in two days, which is a great statistic for most games. The fact that Pragmata managed to hit these sales numbers while being a new IP that had pre-launch worries surrounding it is incredibly impressive.
This is a positive sign for the industry too, really. In a world that often feels like it’s being overrun by reboots and sequels, Pragmata is a wonderful reminder that original stories still have more than enough space to shine in the quickly evolving world of gaming. This may be a solid year for first-time IP in general. Other original games coming out in 2026, like Saros and Beast of Reincarnation, can hopefully continue the level of quality that Pragmata boasts. Requiem and Pragmata have proven to be a dynamic duo, and Capcom still has more in store.
It’s now been 20 long years since the last mainline Onimusha game with Dawn of Dreams. Now that Way of the Sword is kicking the franchise back into action, Capcom could have another big success on its hands. Onimusha may not be one of Capcom’s biggest-selling series, but it’s beloved by many. This game has a lot of big expectations to live up to, but so did Resident Evil Requiem, and it was able to pull it off. Right now, Capcom hasn’t revealed an Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date, but it’s expected to arrive sometime this year.
As Pragmata demonstrated several times, delays can always happen. However, Onimusha‘s team recently took to social media to tease gamers by confirming the project is now in its final stages. As the third new Capcom game set to arrive this year, it’s going to be really fascinating to see if the developer goes three for three with Onimusha‘s launch.
There is Still Plenty of Time for Capcom to Make More Big Reveals
Beyond the three games that Capcom has lined up this year, there’s also the chance that exciting announcements are around the corner. Last year at Summer Game Fest, Capcom did a brilliant fake-out with Resident Evil Requiem. A mid-show message from Capcom thanked gamers for being excited about the next Resident Evil game, but insisted that it wasn’t yet time to be unveiled. That was a lie, as the final reveal for Summer Game Fest was Requiem‘s first trailer. It was a really fun twist, and it’s possible that Capcom may announce some more projects in the coming months in a similar way.
What those projects could be remains a big mystery. There are a few possibilities, though. A few months ago, leaks talking about a potential new Dead Rising game were circulating around the internet, but this should be taken with a grain of salt. The most likely announcement that Capcom will make next is another Resident Evil reveal. There have been hopes for a Resident Evil Zero and Code: Veronica remake for years now. Finally getting confirmation on one of these would be huge, but the Resident Evil Requiem DLC will probably be announced first. The DLC was confirmed not long ago, and getting the first trailer or full-blown release this summer or fall isn’t outside the realm of possibility. Gamers will have to play the waiting game for now, but Requiem and Pragmata bringing a double dose of greatness from Capcom hopefully continues with Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
