Capcom has been thinking about the new Okada for a while since it is “very very unique” IP

While it’s been nearly two decades since Okami launched, Capcom has obviously been considering new works in the series. That's because the company sees the series as a “very very unique IP” by producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi per capita. The key is to find the right people and opportunities.

Talk to it IGNHirabayashi talks about the origins of Okami 2 with Game Director Director Hideki Kamiya New studio Clover. Surprise sequel unveiled at the Game Awards In December. “But for Capcom, we're always looking for opportunities to create a new Okada,” Hirabayashi said. “Of course, for a project like this, we need to make all sorts of preparations to make sure that it's all true. We need to have certain keys,” Hirabayashi said. figure.”

kamiya–Who leaves Platinum Game in 2023– Added to his “always wanting to create a sequel to Okami”. The director pointed out that the “story itself is not complete” in the original story, so he is eager to complete it.

What's interesting is Okami has always been a key baby, but is seen as a sales disappointment by Capcom. In fact, the original in-house developer, Clover, was shut down shortly after the game was launched. That being said, Capcom did create Okamiden for Nintendo DS in 2010 and shows that the company still believes in the franchise.

“I especially know that people are still enjoying the game, just by looking at it. Usually, when we look at the game, sales slow down and steadily drops.” “Sometimes they jump up and down, But usually they go down. But for Gunmi, we see that this is always the ones people who always like games. So the way that is, Gunmi is a very, very unique IP.”

Capcom is “focusing” on restoring other dormant franchises Like Kommi too. In fact, the company also Revealing the sword's way at the game awardanother series that has no new works in nearly 20 years. Plus, earlier this week, the action game got New trailer for PlayStation Play of Play Event. This is due to the announcement that Onimusha 2 will be remade in May. so Don't lose hope, giant fans.