Summary
Breaking the recent industry trends of scaling back and reducing workforces,Capcomhas announced that it is planning to expand its game development capacity with the construction of new offices in Osaka, set to open in 2027 and house hundreds of new employees.Capcomhas found continued success with remakes of classic franchises and sequels to beloved IPs, but many have been pleasantly surprised to hear a major company wanting to prioritize efforts for future expansion.
Audiences are likely familiar with the ongoing pattern ofmajor layoffs at video game companiesthat first started in the summer of 2023 and have continued through 2025. Numerous variables ranging from economic changes after Covid-19 to refocusing efforts on smaller teams and fewer projects have led to both AAA and indie companies seeing their development capabilities reduced. In spite of this unfortunate trend, Capcom has just announced a massive effort to grow its workforce, sparking optimism among industry professionals and gaming fans.
First reported byGamebiz.jp, a Capcom financial call during the week of May 21 included an announcement that the company will be building a new office next to its existing headquarters in Osaka, with the project currently set for completion in 2027. Additionally, Capcom plans to acquire surrounding land for future base expansion, with a goal to increase the company’s overall workforce by 100 employees each year following the opening of the new office structure. The call also included mention of a continued commitment to the RE engine, which has been used in the development of theResident Evilgame remakesand recent releases like the highly successfulMonster Hunter Wilds. The exact specifications of the planned structure for 2027 have not yet been revealed, but the company did emphasize a desire to continue supporting and updating its in-house technologies.
Capcom Looks to Expand Both Its Studios and Game Offerings
With the number ofgames currently in development at Capcom, it serves to reason that the company wants to add more offices and employees. Players are already looking forward to anOkamisequel, the highly-anticipatedResident Evil 9, and future content releases for theMonster Hunterfranchise. It is unknown just how many projects are currently in the works at Capcom, but the company’s clear desire to grow its development power and expand its game offerings has certainly caught the attention of fans.
Repeated layoff announcements by gaming companies have left many weary of the future of the industry, so it should come as no surprise that the Capcom announcement is already earning praise from audiences. AsCapcom reports financial growthand reveals plans to further build out its offices, many are keeping their fingers crossed that others will followCapcom’s lead and help create a more stable outlook for the video game industry.
