Capcom plans to revive more dormant IP after Onimusha’s breakout launch

Capcom says it will focus on reviving more dormant intellectual property after Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivered a breakout launch, according to GamesIndustry.biz. The company’s comments suggest the performance has strengthened the case for bringing more of its older names back into the spotlight.

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Capcom intends to look again at dormant series following Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s reported one-million-unit launch day. The comments are strategic guidance rather than a confirmed list of upcoming revivals, so there is no announcement yet for a new Dino Crisis, Viewtiful Joe or any other specific franchise.

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This is the sensible kind of nostalgia: use old names as a launchpad, not as a substitute for a good game. Capcom should revive the series with the clearest modern hook rather than turn every cupboard in its catalogue into a remake factory.