Koei Tecmo announced a revision of its consolidated financial forecast for the fiscal year ending in March 2026. Whereas the publisher had previously expected revenue growth alongside a decline in profit compared with last year, the updated figures turned out to be far more optimistic: the company now projects record results in revenue, operating profit, and net profit.
There were two key reasons for the revision. First, games released in the last quarter performed above expectations. Second, so-called non-operating income — profit from activities outside the gaming business, including investments — significantly exceeded forecasts.
Among the company’s recent releases are Nioh 3 and Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Both games received "Very Positive" reviews on Steam, and sales of Nioh 3 surpassed 1 million copies across all platforms. In addition, The Pokemon Company released the life simulation game Pokemon Pokopia, developed by Koei Tecmo: the game launched on March 5 and sold more than 2.2 million copies in just four days.
According to the updated forecast, the company’s operating profit will grow by 16.1% thanks to strong game sales. However, the growth in ordinary profit stands out in particular — up by as much as 50%. This jump is explained by the fact that Koei Tecmo is actively earning not only from game development, but also from investment activities, managing significant capital through stocks and other financial instruments.