During The Game Awards 2024 Capcom announced that they are developing new installments into the Onimusha and Okami franchises, with both receiving trailers during the awards ceremony.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC for a worldwide 2026 release, while the Okami sequel is projected for a 2026 release for to be announced platforms. A brief overview of each title can be found below.
Okami Sequel Project [TBC]:
Release Date: 2026
About: Hideki Kamiya, director of the beloved original Ōkami, returns as director for this new Ōkami project, which is being co-developed among multiple studios that include various staff members of the original Ōkami, including M-TWO Inc., Machine Head Works Inc., and CLOVERS Inc., the last of which Hideki Kamiya is a member of.
Amaterasu and friends will return for another heartwarming story packed with thrilling adventures in a unique Japanese-style setting. What will their next adventure be like? It will be some time before we have more to share, but the entire development team hopes that fans and newcomers alike look forward to this project.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword [PlayStation 5 | Xbox Series X|S | Windows PC]:
Release Date: 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes place in Kyoto during the early Edo period. In this time of relative peace for Japan, Malice has befallen the ancient city. Twisted into an eerie and unsettling place, Kyoto has been infested by the demonic Genma. In the debut trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a lone samurai armed with the Oni Gauntlet engages in fierce, blood-soaked sword fights with these hellish creatures from another world.
We can expect to hear more about these titles in the near future, but for fans of Onimusha and Okami then it certainly is exciting news.
