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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Capcom's Street Fighter 6 Sales Surpass 5 Million Units Worldwide!
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that cumulative sales of Street Fighter 6, released in 2023, have surpassed 5 million units sold. Released seven years after the previous title in the franchise, Street Fighter 6 represents a new generation of fighting games. The title can be enjoyed by a wide array of players, thanks to features such as Modern Control Type, a new controller input option that allows special attacks to be performed without complex button combinations, as well as improved audio accessibility settings that supplement gameplay experiences without the use of visual cues. In addition, various content like additional characters have been added since release. Furthermore, in conjunction with Capcom's eSports business, which officially features the title in competitions, the company plans to hold the next championship tournament at Japan's famous Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena once again following the highly attended success of the previous edition. Recently, Capcom also released Street Fighter 6 as a launch title for the new Nintendo Switch™ 2. In addition to introducing exclusive modes designed specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2, and new gameplay features that utilize the gyro functionality of the Joy-Con™ 2, Local Battles, and more. This version also supports cross-play, enabling users to enjoy the game together across different platforms. These initiatives have contributed to Street Fighter 6 's wide appeal, expanded global sales and resulted in the title achieving the milestone of 5 million units sold. With the aim of further expanding its fan base, Street Fighter 6 will continue to introduce new additional content including new characters, etc. Capcom remains firmly committed to satisfying the expectations of all users by leveraging its industry leading game development capabilities in order to create highly entertaining gameplay experiences. About the Street Fighter Series The first title in the Street Fighter series was released as an arcade game in 1987, followed by the global smash hit Street Fighter II in 1991, which generated mass excitement due to its innovative battle system. Even today, more than 38 years since Street Fighter first debuted, the series still enjoys immense popularity across the globe with cumulative sales for the series totaling over 56 million * units worldwide. Further, in recent years the series has increased its presence as a driving force in the fighting game genre of esports. ABOUT CAPCOM Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found at
Cision Canada
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Solutions 2 GO Inc., Infinite Sales Group and IO Interactive enter agreement to distribute HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition as a Nintendo Switch™ 2 launch title on June 5th, 2025
BRAMPTON, ON, April 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Solutions 2 GO Inc., a leading global video game publisher and distributor, is excited to announce its partnership with IO Interactive to release HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition exclusively for the Nintendo Switch ™ 2 platform on launch day, June 5 th, 2025 for $59.99 USD. IO Interactive, known for its creative and visionary approach to the HITMAN franchise, has teamed up with Solutions 2 GO and Infinite Sales Group to bring HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition to the Nintendo platform for the first time in franchise history. Solutions 2 GO and Infinite Sales Group will oversee the physical software manufacturing, and global retail distribution & trade marketing, ensuring that it reaches the broadest audience possible. HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition brings together the best of HITMAN, HITMAN 2 and HITMAN 3 including the main campaign, contracts mode, escalation, elusive target arcades, featured live content, freelancer mode plus all HITMAN 2 Expansion Pack & HITMAN 3 Deluxe Pack content. Become Agent 47 and suit up for a spy-thriller adventure where all your deadly abilities are put to the test across more than 20 locations. Featuring more than 100+ hours of gameplay, HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition features exclusive bonus content including the" Signature Pack" and the "Quack Pack" with custom suits and weapons for Agent 47. "We are thrilled to partner with IOI to distribute HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform globally," said Rob Cleva, VP of Global Publishing for Solutions 2 GO Inc." HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition will launch on June 5th exclusively on the Nintendo Switch ™ 2 for $59.99 USD. The game will be available for pre-order later this month. For additional information, please visit About Solutions 2 GO Inc. Privately held Solutions 2 GO Inc. is a multinational distributor of video game, mobility and consumer electronic products that serves leading retail, publishing, and manufacturing partners across the globe. An industry pioneer, highly regarded Solutions 2 GO Inc. has earned a plethora of awards and distinctions collectively by its valued partners and industry experts. About Infinite Sales Group Infinite Sales Group is a privately held publisher services company based in New York that provides sales support, creative and marketing services and strategies for the global physical games market. About IO INTERACTIVE IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology. IO Interactive will develop and publish the very first James Bond origin story with the working title Project 007 and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: © 2025 IO Interactive A/S. IO Interactive, IOI, HITMAN are registered trademarks of IO Interactive A/S. © © 2025 Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Unity to Support Developers Targeting Nintendo Switch 2 for Launch
SAN FRANCISCO, April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unity (NYSE: U), the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences, today announced that it will provide game developers with official support for Nintendo Switch™ 2. Support for this platform will be made available soon in Unity 6, as an add-on, for approved Nintendo developers - further expanding Unity's commitment to enabling creators to bring their visions to life on the widest range of platforms. "We're excited to offer official support for Nintendo Switch 2," said Matthew Bromberg, CEO and President of Unity. "Unity has battle-tested our support for Nintendo Switch 2 through hands-on development of a day-one launch title. The valuable feedback obtained during the development process provided learnings that will drive further enhancements to the Unity engine for those developers building new games for this gaming system." With a robust ecosystem that spans 20+ platforms, Unity continues to deliver on its promise of multiplatform accessibility and day-one support for the newest platforms. Developers using Unity will be able to seamlessly build, port, optimize, and deploy their projects for Nintendo Switch 2 leveraging Unity's powerful suite of tools and technologies to create immersive and engaging experiences. What developers can expect from Unity and Nintendo Switch 2 includes: Rendering and Performance Optimization – Scale your games' graphical fidelity with the Universal Render Pipeline (URP), Spatial-Temporal Post-Processing (STP), and GPU Resident Drawer enabling developers to push the power of Nintendo Switch 2 while maximizing performance. End-to-end Multiplayer solutions – Improvements to our multiplayer capabilities extending our existing Nintendo Switch support, launching on Nintendo Switch 2 soon. Enhanced Developer Documentation – Unity's developer documentation for Nintendo Switch 2 will make it easier for developers to build and optimize their games on the platform. Unity is also making it easier for developers to port their existing Nintendo Switch games to Nintendo Switch 2 by ensuring full compatibility with key features in Unity 6, including the new input system, Build Profiles, and Incremental Build Pipeline, while also integrating built-in support for Nintendo Switch 2's new capabilities—helping developers seamlessly reach players on this new platform. Unity developers interested in getting started on Nintendo Switch 2 must be an approved developer for Nintendo Switch 2. For further details on Nintendo Switch 2 software development and the new platform, please wait for more information from Nintendo by visiting the Nintendo Developer Portal. About Unity Unity [NYSE: U] offers a suite of tools to create, market, and grow games and interactive experiences across all major platforms from mobile, PC, and console, to extended reality. For more information, visit Forward-Looking Statements This publication contains "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined under federal securities laws, including, in particular, statements about Unity's plans, strategies and objectives. The words "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "intend," "expect," "plan," "project," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. If the risks materialize or assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. Further information on these and additional risks that could affect Unity's results is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which are available on the Unity Investor Relations website. Statements herein speak only as of the date of this release, and Unity assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this publication except as required by law. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. View source version on Contacts Unity PR Contact: Kelly EkinsUnityComms@ Sign in to access your portfolio
