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- Saudi Arabia increases its stake in Capcom to 6%, valued at approximately $670 million.
- The investment is made through Electronic Gaming Development Company, affiliated with MiSK Foundation.
- The move reflects a long-term strategy to strengthen the Kingdom’s position in the global gaming industry.
Saudi Arabia continues to expand its presence in the global gaming industry by increasing its stake in Japanese gaming giant Capcom, one of the sector’s most established players.
According to recent filings on Japan’s EDINET platform, Electronic Gaming Development Company, an investment arm linked to MiSK Foundation, has raised its ownership in Capcom from 5.03% to 6.04%. The holding now exceeds 32 million shares, with a total estimated value of 107.5 billion yen (approximately $670 million).
This step is part of a broader, long-term strategy by the Kingdom to strengthen its footprint in the global gaming ecosystem. Backed by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia has been actively investing in gaming through multiple entities, including Savvy Games Group, which has led several high-profile acquisitions and investments in recent years.
Beyond financial returns, these investments signal Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a key player in the gaming industry, while supporting economic diversification goals aligned with Vision 2030.
