Capcom to Revive Dormant Franchises Following Onimusha Success
Strong launch sales prompt the developer to revisit legacy intellectual property.
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7 September, 20:091 min read
Japanese video game developer Capcom plans to revive its old and forgotten franchises. The company made this decision following the successful debut of its new title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
As Engadget reports, Onimusha: Way of the Sword generated immense interest upon release, selling over one million copies right at launch. This result confirmed that player interest in Capcom's classic series remains high.
Return of classic franchises
The successful debut of the new Onimusha title prompted the company to review its archive and breathe new life into other dormant intellectual properties (IP).
Capcom's move is particularly interesting for gamers who have spent years waiting for sequels or modern reimaginings of the company's historic series. The example of Onimusha demonstrates that a well-planned release can successfully revive legacy franchises.