Capcom Eyes Revival of Dormant Franchises After Onimusha Success
Capcom is exploring the reactivation of several dormant game series following the strong sales of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The company is prioritizing sequels and remakes for its legendary franchises. Potential new titles for series like Devil May Cry and Dead Rising are being considered.
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Capcom Is Getting My Hopes Up For Devil May Cry 6 With Its Talk Of “Reactivating” Dormant Franchises
Capcom's recent success with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which sold 1 million copies on launch day, has prompted the company to discuss reactivating dormant franchises. This has led to speculation about potential new entries in series like Devil May Cry, Lost Planet, Viewtiful Joe, and Dino Crisis.
Capcom is reviving more dormant franchises after the success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Following the success of Onimusha: Warlords, which sold over a million copies, Capcom is considering reviving other dormant franchises. The company sees potential in its backlog of forgotten intellectual properties.
Capcom wants to make new Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Dead Rising games
Capcom is considering new entries for its major franchises including Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Dead Rising, as indicated in their latest financial report. While Resident Evil and Pragmata are set for releases, Dino Crisis was notably absent from the list of potential sequels or remakes. The company also discussed its stance on artificial intelligence in game development and the increasing trend of digital sales.
Capcom focussed on making sequels, remakes, ports for legendary franchises
Capcom has stated in its financial report that it is prioritizing its established franchises by focusing on creating sequels, remakes, and ports. Games like Mega Man, Onimusha, and Okami are mentioned as examples of existing series receiving new content. The company also noted the recent rating of Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter edition for the Nintendo Switch, suggesting further utilization of its intellectual properties.
