Konami Group reported record half-year earnings as remakes of legacy franchises delivered strong initial sales. Revenue reached ¥224.8 billion ($1.46 billion) for the six months through September, up 22% from a year earlier, while operating profit climbed 29% to ¥64.3 billion ($417 million).
The results underscore how the Tokyo-based publisher has leaned heavily on nostalgia-driven releases to sustain growth. Both Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater and Silent Hill f surpassed 1 million units in early sales, according to the company’s statement Wednesday. Its free-to-play soccer title eFootball crossed 900 million lifetime downloads.
Digital entertainment accounted for 75% of total revenue at ¥168.8 billion ($1.1 billion), though the segment’s reliance on a handful of aging properties raises questions about longer-term momentum. The company announced plans for Momotaro Dentetsu 2, describing it as the franchise’s largest release to date.
Performance varied elsewhere. The amusement division posted ¥14.5 billion ($94 million) in sales, up 34%, driven by arcade games and slot machines. Gaming systems revenue declined 5% to ¥17.8 billion ($115 million) as U.S. tariffs and delayed casino equipment purchases weighed on demand. The sports business, including fitness studios, generated ¥24.9 billion ($162 million).
Konami maintained its full-year forecast of ¥430 billion ($2.79 billion) in revenue and ¥106 billion ($688 million) in operating profit.
