Few would have predicted that there would be a proper sequel to Okami anytime soon, especially after rumors of its cancellation. However, at The Game Awards 2024, Capcom announced that the beloved action-adventure title is indeed getting a follow-up, with the original game’s director Hideki Kamiya returning to lead development on the sequel with the newly formed studio, Clovers.
To kick off the new year, Kamiya has published a message for fans on Clovers’ official website, where he says the announcement of Okami’s sequel and Clovers’ own unveiling last month were “merely the beginning”, and that Capcom is “determined to deliver even more exciting news to you as soon as possible.”
“Looking back, this past year was a significant one, as we announced the establishment of our studio, revealed a new project we’ve got in development, and shared the news of the next chapter in my career,” Kamiya’s message reads. “It feels good to finally be able to bring some exciting news to all of you.
“However, I want to emphasize that these announcements are merely the beginning. This is Clovers stepping up to the starting line. The true test of our value as a newly established game studio begins now. Clovers is a newborn in the games industry, and we’ll only grow and evolve from here. I hope you will keep a close eye on us and follow our journey.
“The rest of our dedicated team and I are determined to deliver even more exciting news to you as soon as possible.”
Of course, there’s not much clarity there on how long the wait until the next update on Okami 2 (or whatever the game ends up being called) is going to be. Early production on the project was about to begin as of its announcement, so clearly, we’re several years away from a release. Presumably, it’ll be a while before there are any new details.
In addition to Okami and the newly announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom has said it also intends to revive other dormant properties. Read more on that through here.
