Reviving Hidden Gems: Capcom’s Quest to Breathe New Life into Classic Franchises

Capcom is working on additional revivals of its inactive franchises, as announced after the recent showcase of the latest Okami and Onimusha games at last week’s The Game Awards.

“Alongside consistently launching significant new titles every year, Capcom is concentrating on rejuvenating dormant IPs that haven’t seen a new game release in a while,” states a press release to investors.

“The organization aims to enhance corporate value further by utilizing its extensive content library, which includes reviving beloved IPs such as [Okami and Onimusha], in order to consistently deliver high-efficiency, high-quality titles.”

It remains uncertain what form these revivals will assume, whether as remasters, remakes, or entirely new games.

For instance, both the Okami and Onimusha titles are new entries in their respective franchises. However, Capcom has also enjoyed considerable success with its Resident Evil remake titles.

The Okami sequel will likely be developed by Hideki Kamiya’s new Clovers studio, while Onimusha: Technique of the Sword is slated for release in 2026.

The news of these revivals follows the success of Dragon’s Dogma 2 this year, which has boosted Capcom’s anticipated profits, alongside the recent Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster and Ace Attorney Investigations Collection.

So, what can we expect next? Dino Crisis seems to be the most likely candidate, especially considering the interest expressed by fans in a new game acknowledged by Capcom in an official survey.

The original Dino Crisis, a PS1 survival horror game, is available for purchase on PlayStation.

Could we also see a new Devil May Cry game soon, following the success of the fifth installment? Is a new Mega Man game in the pipeline? Or might Capcom even aim to revive