Capcom confirms data breach affected over 11 million ID accounts
Compiled from 9 sources · Updated 23 Oct 2026, 17:31 · AI-assisted, every point checked against its source · How we make our news →
Capcom confirmed a data breach affected more than 11 million Capcom ID accounts, with no credit card details exposed. The breach reportedly involved email addresses and personal details for some users. Capcom stated it reported the incident to authorities and advised affected customers to change their passwords. The company also warned that exposed email addresses could be used for phishing attacks.
At a glance
- Capcom confirmed a data breach affected over 11 million Capcom ID accounts.
- Credit card information was not included in the breach.
- Email addresses and personal details of some users were exposed.
- Unauthorised password changes were made on 196 accounts.
How sure can we be?
The claims are credible as they are confirmed by Capcom itself and multiple independent sources. The company has provided detailed information about the breach and its impact, and has taken steps to address the issue.
What it means for you
Gamers and tech users should be aware that their email addresses and personal details may have been exposed, increasing the risk of phishing attacks. Capcom has advised affected users to change their passwords and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.
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What's changed (5 updates)
- 23 Oct 2026, 17:18: Now Confirmed (was Unconfirmed): Unauthorised password changes were made on 196 Capcom ID accounts.
- 23 Oct 2026, 17:18: New: Capcom has reset the passwords associated with the 196 accounts where unauthorised password changes occurred (Confirmed).
- 23 Oct 2026, 14:49: Now Unconfirmed (was Confirmed): Capcom confirmed a data breach affected over 11 million people.
- 23 Oct 2026, 14:49: Now Unconfirmed (was Confirmed): Capcom will be reaching out to affected customers and notes that credit card information was not included in the data breach.
- 23 Oct 2026, 12:25: Now Unconfirmed (was Confirmed): Capcom confirmed that no credit card information was included in the breach.
Sources (9)
- Video Games Chronicle: Capcom says a data breach affected more than 11 million Capcom ID accounts, credit card details unaffected
- PC Gamer: Capcom confirms a data breach has affected over 11 million people, with emails, IP addresses, and birthdays caught up in the mix
- GamesIndustry.biz: Capcom affected by data breach, over 11.7m Capcom ID accounts compromised
- Rock Paper Shotgun: Resident Evil makers Capcom reveal data breach has affected over 11 million Capcom ID accounts, warn against potential phishing emails
- Nintendo Life: Capcom Data Breach Results In Unauthorised Access To More Than 11.7 Million 'CAPCOM ID' Accounts
- TechRadar: Capcom data breach confirmed — around 11.7 million accounts thought to have been affected
- Push Square: Nearly 12 Million Capcom ID Accounts Affected in Huge Data Breach
- bleepingcomputer.com
- capcom.co.jp
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