Capcom Revives Classic Game Series: What’s Next?

Capcom Revives Classic Game Series: What’s Next?

Capcom is reviving dormant game series, following the announcement of new Okami and Onimusha games. A press release to investors stated Capcom is focusing on reactivating IPs to enhance corporate value by leveraging its rich content library.

New Games and Revivals

The Okami sequel is being developed by Hideki Kamiya’s Clovers studio, while Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches in 2026. These new entries follow the success of Dragon’s Dogma 2, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, and the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, all contributing to Capcom’s increased profits.

What’s Next for Capcom?

Many fans are hoping for a Dino Crisis revival, especially given Capcom’s acknowledgment of fan interest in a new game. The original Dino Crisis is available on PlayStation. Other possibilities include a new Devil May Cry game, a new Mega Man title, or a revival of the Breath of Fire RPG series.

Fan Favorites

• Dino Crisis: A highly requested revival, given its popularity and Capcom’s acknowledgment of fan interest.
• Devil May Cry: A new entry could follow the success of the fifth game.
• Mega Man: Another popular franchise ripe for a new installment.
• Breath of Fire: A possible revival of this classic RPG series.

Capcom is currently working on Monster Hunter Wilds, launching February 28th, 2024. What dormant series would you like to see revived?