Capcom Keeps Expanding Their Offices
Capcom has 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.
Capcom Will Keep Expanding
Audiences are likely familiar with the ongoing pattern of major layoffs at video game companies that 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 by Gamebiz.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 the Resident Evil game remakes and recent releases like the highly successful Monster 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.
With the number of games 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 an Okami sequel, the highly-anticipated Resident Evil 9, and future content releases for the Monster Hunter franchise. 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.
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