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

Capcom has announced a renewed focus on reviving its classic intellectual properties (IPs), with the Okami and Onimusha franchises spearheading this initiative. This strategy aims to deliver high-quality content to players by leveraging Capcom's extensive game library.

Okami and Onimusha: A New Dawn

In a December 13th press release, Capcom confirmed its commitment to revitalizing dormant IPs. A new Onimusha title, set in Edo-period Kyoto, is slated for a 2026 release. Furthermore, a Okami sequel is in development, helmed by the original game's director and development team, though a release date remains undisclosed.

Capcom explicitly stated its intention to "re-activate dormant IPs," emphasizing its goal of creating "highly efficient, high-quality titles" to boost corporate value. This strategy complements ongoing projects like Monster Hunter Wilds and Capcom Fighting Collection 2, both scheduled for 2025 release. This renewed focus on classic IPs doesn't preclude the development of new titles, as evidenced by recent releases such as Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Exoprimal.

Fan Favorites in the Spotlight: The "Super Elections"

Capcom's February 2024 "Super Elections," where fans voted for their most desired sequels and remakes, offer valuable insight into potential future releases. The results highlighted strong demand for Dino Crisis, Darkstalkers, Onimusha, and Breath of Fire. Given the long dormancy of these franchises (last installments released in 1997, 2003, and 2016 respectively, with Breath of Fire 6 shutting down in 2017), remasters or sequels are highly anticipated.

While Capcom remains discreet about its future plans, the "Super Elections" results, including the popular votes for Onimusha and Okami, strongly suggest which dormant IPs might be next in line for a comeback.