Capcom Hack: 11.7 Million Accounts Breached – Are You Affected?

Did you ever sign up for a Capcom ID to play Street Fighter or Monster Hunter online? If so, you might want to change your password. Capcom has confirmed that a cyberattack on October 19 compromised the information of over 11.7 million accounts tied to its Capcom ID service.

Capcom ID is the master key for online features across the publisher's biggest games. Even if you don't remember creating one, chances are you have an account if you've played a Capcom game online this decade. It's required for various portals, including those for the Resident Evil series. So yeah, if you've dabbled in any of those games, your info could be in the mix.

In an official statement, Capcom said it "determined that certain customer information associated with Capcom ID... was subject to unauthorized access by a third party." The company also issued a sincere apology for the "complications and concern" the incident has caused.

The good news? Capcom says it has "completed emergency response measures and has identified and addressed the attack method involved." Services that rely on Capcom ID, including games, remain up and running. The company is now reaching out to affected customers directly and has set up dedicated support channels for questions.

So what should you do? Keep an eye on your inbox—if you're directly impacted, you'll likely get an email in the coming days. But honestly, changing your password now is just good practice. It's a small step that can save you a big headache later.

Capcom also says it's assessing preventative measures for the future. While the attack method has been addressed, this is a reminder that even the biggest publishers aren't immune to cyber threats. Your account security is always worth a second look.

Will you be changing your password just to be safe? Let us know in the comments.