Capcom is riding high on another massive success with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which has already surpassed 1 million units sold on its launch day. This incredible feat not only revitalizes the beloved Onimusha franchise but also signals Capcom’s renewed focus on breathing new life into dormant IPs, leaving fans eager to see what classic series might be next.
A Triumphant Return for Onimusha
The success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a testament to the enduring appeal of the franchise. Capcom’s pre-launch marketing efforts, including multiple demos and hands-on events, clearly resonated with players old and new. This milestone pushes the total Onimusha franchise sales past 10 million units, an impressive achievement considering the last mainline entry was released two decades ago.
Capcom’s Bold Strategy: Reviving Dormant Franchises
What’s truly exciting is Capcom’s statement regarding their broader strategy. “In addition to regularly releasing major new titles each year, Capcom is focusing on re-activating IPs that haven’t had a new title launch recently,” they stated. This suggests we can expect more beloved franchises to make a comeback in the future.
Fan Favorites Emerge: Which Series Will Be Next?
The question on everyone’s mind is: which series will receive the Onimusha treatment next? The clamor for a new Dino Crisis game has been deafening for years, and Capcom is frequently asked about it in interviews. While Devil May Cry 5 was released relatively recently (2019), other franchises like Ace Attorney, Viewtiful Joe, Breath of Fire, and Lost Planet are also strong contenders.
Capcom’s Winning Streak Continues
Onimusha: Way of the Sword adds another success to Capcom’s impressive recent track record, following strong sales for titles like Pragmata. IGN’s review of Onimusha: Way of the Sword was glowing, awarding it a perfect 10/10 and praising its incredible action and compelling story. The Japanese gaming giant has consistently delivered hits, from the sprawling world of Monster Hunter to the survival horror masterpiece that is Resident Evil, not to mention iconic fighting games like Street Fighter and the epic fantasy adventure Dragon’s Dogma.
What’s on the Horizon?
Looking ahead, gamers can anticipate exciting new releases from Capcom, including Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance next year, as well as Resident Evil Veronica and Mega Man: Dual Override. Further down the line, fans eagerly await Okami 2, currently in development at Hideki Kamiya’s new studio, Clovers.
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