Saudi Arabia Increases Capcom Stake: EGDC Rises to 6.04% as Investment Push Accelerates

Originally posted on Total Apex Entertainment
By Mollie Dominy | Last updated Apr 7, 2026 12:08 PM ET

Saudi Arabia’s investment footprint in the global games industry just got a little bigger — again. The Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC), an investment arm operating under the MiSK Foundation, founded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has quietly increased its stake in Capcom by just over 1%. That bump pushes EGDC’s ownership to 6.04%, according to a new filing highlighted by GameBiz.

On paper, a 1% jump doesn’t look dramatic. But in the context of the last two years — and the speed at which Saudi capital has been flowing into Japanese publishers — it’s another sign that The company has become a major target in the region’s long‑term strategy to diversify its economic portfolio through gaming.

According to Capcom’s investor relations report from December 31, 2025, this increase places EGDC among the company’s top four shareholders. And they’re not alone. Another Saudi firm, Ayar First Investment, already holds 6.6%, having replaced JP Morgan Chase earlier this year. Combined, Saudi‑linked entities now control over 10% of the company’s shares — a number that continues to rise.

Saudi Money Is Everywhere — And Capcom Is the Latest Prize

MarketScreener estimates EGDC’s Capcom investment at roughly $617 million, but that’s just one slice of the pie. Ayar First Investment, also based in Riyadh, has been on a parallel buying spree, scooping up shares in Nintendo, Nexon, Bandai Namco, and other major Japanese publishers.

This is part of a broader pattern: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and its subsidiaries have been aggressively expanding into gaming, acquiring Scopely through Savvy Games and even exploring a massive $55 billion deal to take EA private.

This isn’t scattershot spending. It’s a coordinated, long‑term strategy — and the company’s recent hot streak makes it an especially attractive target.

Capcom Is on Fire — Which Makes It Ripe for Investors

Image of Pragmata, Courtesy of Capcom.

Capcom has been delivering hit after hit:

Resident Evil 9
Monster Hunter Wilds
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Pragmata, slated for April 17

When a publisher is this consistent, investment groups start circling. And Saudi firms have been circling hard.

But not everyone is celebrating.

Fans Are Worried — And They’re Saying It Out Loud

Across social media — especially on the Fighters subreddit — fans are expressing real concern. The issues range from geopolitical ethics to fears of creative interference. Some worry that too much outside ownership could eventually influence Capcom’s direction, tone, or priorities.

One user summed up the mood bluntly:

“Someone please make it stop before it’s too late.”

Another added:

“It’s crazy how there is literally nothing anyone can do to stop this.”

That sense of helplessness has become a recurring theme whenever Saudi investment news breaks in gaming circles.

Is Capcom at Risk of a Takeover? Not Yet — But Eyes Are Open

Image of Street Fighter 6, Courtesy of Capcom

Despite the rapid pace of investment, this isn’t a hostile takeover. Not even close. Capcom still has tools to prevent one if things ever head in that direction. Companies can:

bring in friendlier investors
issue new shares to dilute an unwanted buyer
restructure voting rights
coordinate with domestic partners to maintain control

For now, Capcom hasn’t signaled any alarm. But the speed of EGDC’s purchases — jumping from 5.03% to 6.04% in a single month — suggests this won’t be the last update we see.

And with Capcom’s success continuing, the interest from global investors isn’t going anywhere.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Entertainment and was syndicated with permission.

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