Capcom's Legacy Revivals to Continue

Capcom's Revival of Classic IPs Continues: Okami and Onimusha Lead the Charge

Capcom has confirmed its ongoing commitment to reviving classic intellectual properties (IPs), with the Okami and Onimusha franchises spearheading this initiative. This article delves into Capcom's plans and explores potential candidates for future revivals.

Capcom's Strategy for Reviving Classic IPs

A December 13th press release announced new installments in the Onimusha and Okami series, highlighting Capcom's strategy of leveraging its extensive game library to deliver high-quality content. The new Onimusha title, set in Edo-era Kyoto, is slated for a 2026 release. A new Okami sequel is also in development, helmed by the original game's director and development team, though its release date remains undisclosed.

Capcom explicitly stated its focus on reactivating underutilized IPs, aiming to boost corporate value through the creation of efficient, high-quality games. This strategy complements the company's ongoing work on titles such as Monster Hunter Wilds and Capcom Fighting Collection 2, both expected in 2025, and recent releases like Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Exoprimal.

Fan Input and Future Titles: Clues from the "Super Elections"

Capcom's February 2024 "Super Elections" provided valuable insights into player preferences, revealing highly sought-after sequels and remakes. The results included strong support for Dino Crisis, Darkstalkers, Onimusha, and Breath of Fire. Given the extended dormancy of these franchises (Dino Crisis and Darkstalkers' last installments were released in 1997 and 2003 respectively, and Breath of Fire 6 was shut down in 2017), their inclusion in the "Super Elections" suggests a strong possibility of future projects.

While Capcom remains discreet about its future plans, the "Super Elections" results, coupled with the announced Okami and Onimusha revivals, offer intriguing clues about the dormant IPs potentially slated for a comeback.