Expanding beyond dedicated gaming devices into distribution, pachislot and downloads

「In addition to launching new titles, including the all-new IP Pragmata and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the latest installment in the series in 20 years, we sought to increase global unit sales by strengthening sales of repeat titles, particularly in our key series.」

「For stable and sustainable growth, we also actively pursued growth investments to strengthen development capabilities through the use of AI, R&D into advanced technologies including our proprietary development engines, and the development of the necessary development environment.」

「In mobile content, the latest mobile game in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Survival Unit (for iOS and Android), was released globally in November and exceeded 5 million cumulative downloads, contributing to greater awareness of the IP.」

「To achieve further evolution and expansion in global markets, our group actively pursued growth investments centered on the continued strengthening of digital sales.」

「In mobile content, Monster Hunter Now, which began distribution in the previous fiscal year, continued to attract a large user base and exceeded 15 million cumulative downloads, contributing to greater brand penetration and value. In addition, Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles, released globally in June for iOS and Android, reached 1 million downloads.」

「Digital download sales」

「In mobile content, Monster Hunter Now, the latest mobile game in the Monster Hunter series for iOS and Android, was released in September. Downloads of the game exceeded 10 million globally, contributing to greater awareness of the IP.」

「In mobile content, the latest mobile game in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Now (for iOS and Android), was released in September. Global downloads of the game exceeded 5 million, contributing to greater awareness of the IP. / As a result, unit sales of repeat titles were 17.6 million, exceeding the 16.05 million recorded in the same period of the previous year, and drove higher revenue.」

「Under this management strategy, in the core Digital Contents business, we sought to increase global unit sales by launching major titles in key series and actively promoting sales of repeat titles through digital distribution. As a result, unit sales in the Digital Contents business during the first quarter were 13.5 million, exceeding the 11.7 million recorded in the same period of the previous year, and made a significant contribution to increasing the value of our content.」

「Digital download sales 77,363」

「Unit sales in the Digital Contents business during the nine-month cumulative period of the current fiscal year were 29.1 million, exceeding the 25.8 million recorded in the same period of the previous year.」

「Under these management policies, in our core Digital Contents business, we focused on increasing global unit sales and enhancing the value of our content by launching major titles in our core series and continuously strengthening sales of repeat titles through digital channels. As a result, unit sales in the Digital Contents business during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year reached 21.30 million, above the 19.80 million sold in the same period of the previous fiscal year.」

「Monster Hunter Rise (for Nintendo Switch), released in the previous fiscal year, was released for PC in January this year, further accelerating expansion of its user base. In addition, Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat, which began distribution in China last June, contributed to profit through licensing revenue.」

「Monster Hunter Rise (for Nintendo Switch), released in the previous fiscal year, won the Grand Award in the Annual Works category of the Japan Game Awards 2021 at Tokyo Game Show 2021 Online, and was also released for PC on 13 January this year, further accelerating expansion of its user base.」

「As a result, highly profitable digital sales continued to grow, bringing total units sold to 19.80 million, above the 13.80 million sold in the same period of the previous fiscal year, and serving as a driver of improved earnings.」

「As a result, the number of highly profitable digital sales increased substantially, bringing total units sold to 13.30 million, well above the 9.20 million sold in the same period of the previous fiscal year, and serving as a driver of improved earnings.」

「In addition, in mobile content, the company began service in Japan for Rockman X DiVE (for Android and iOS). Licensing revenue associated with the launch in China of the collaborative title Street Fighter: Duel (for Android and iOS) also contributed to profit.」

「In addition, to advance its multiplatform strategy, we began supplying the new title Deep Sea: Into the Depths to the subscription-based service Apple Arcade.」

「To advance its multiplatform strategy, we began supplying the new, elaborately designed title Deep Sea: Into the Depths to Apple Arcade, a subscription-based service.」

「The flagship title Monster Hunter: World (for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One), which caused a major sensation in the previous fiscal year, remained popular as its user base expanded, while the PC Steam version also performed well, driving profit higher,」

「Monster Hunter Double Cross, also released overseas for Nintendo Switch, posted solid sales supported by its sustained popularity, and the Monster Hunter series drove improved business performance.」

「Looking ahead to the future development of a wide range of digital content, we began streaming the cloud version of Resident Evil 7 biohazard for Nintendo Switch.」

「In online games, Monster Hunter Frontier Z, which received a major update to mark the 10th anniversary of distribution, increased sales steadily, supported by its enduring popularity.」

「In online games, Monster Hunter Frontier Z, which received a major update to mark the 10th anniversary of its distribution, maintained solid performance supported by its enduring popularity. In mobile content, where business reforms including alliance strategies are under way to overcome current challenges, Monster Hunter Explore maintained steady popularity, while licensing revenue from the use of IP contributed to improved profits.」

「To expand its business domains, the Group will focus on expanding its content business, including by concentrating on game distribution for devices other than dedicated gaming consoles, such as smartphones and tablets, and strengthening its pachislot machine business.」