Amid a backdrop of layoffs affecting giants such as Microsoft, SEGA, and PlayStation, Capcom has announced plans to significantly increase employee salaries and improve compensation packages.

Capcom's strategy focuses on bolstering its workforce, fostering a positive corporate culture and securing its position as a desirable place for top talent.

The company's new initiative includes raising the starting salary for new graduate hires in the fiscal year 2025 from a monthly salary of ¥235,000 ($1,573) to ¥300,000 ($2,008), a 27.7 percent increase. This adjustment is part of a broader strategy to invest in human capital and attract exceptional talent. Additionally, Capcom pledges a one-time special payment to all current employees, including those joining in the fiscal year 2024, which emphasizes its dedication to rewarding the people who drive the company's success.

Street Fighter 6 is both a critical and commercial hit, described by critics and fans alike as a much-needed return to form for the franchise.

Capcom's decision to increase salaries is accompanied by the company's broader HR investment strategy. Since April 2022, Capcom has already increased the average base salaries by 30 percent and introduced a new bonus system that's more closely tied to the company's business performance. These measures demonstrate Capcom's proactive approach to addressing societal issues and enhancing its corporate value through a trusting relationship with its employees and stakeholders.