The critically acclaimed Japanese action-adventure Okami is getting a sequel—two decades after its release.
Capcom revealed during the recent The Game Awards the development of an untitled Okami sequel.
While Capcom has yet to provide more information about the upcoming game, here's what we know so far.
Hideki Kamiya will return as the game's director.
Former members of the first game's studio, Clover Studio, will also rejoin the development team.
Reports stated that production of the Okami sequel will be led by a new studio called Clovers. Moreover, two more studios have been tapped to provide additional support. These are M-Two, the studio that worked on the Resident Evil remakes, and Machine Head Works.
Originally released in 2006, Okami™ is an action-adventure game. The game is inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology. In it, players take on the role of Amaterasu, a wolf incarnation of the sun goddess, as they embark on a quest to restore life to a world plagued by darkness.
Okami gained critical success for its stunning Sumi-e art style and innovative gameplay. But the game struggled commercially. This was due to multiple reasons, including a crowded release window and limited marketing efforts.
Porting the game on PlayStation 2 also proved to be wrong timing. Its sales potential had been overshadowed by the release of PlayStation 3.
In the meantime, Capcom has also revealed more surprises in celebration of the upcoming Okami sequel.
They launched a special bundle pairing the beloved Okami™ HD with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. On top of that, Capcom has rolled out a free title update for the game.
The update introduced speedrun missions for select boss battles. In turn, offering players the opportunity to earn Mazo Talismans upon completion. Detailed progress tracking has also been added for New Game+ mode, providing players with greater insight into their in-game achievements. Additionally, new display options and camera configurations are now available. As well as fixes for several known issues.
On the other hand, the Okami + Kunitsu-Gami Bundle is now available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. Versions for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 will come out in the coming days.
The bundle is also being offered at a discounted price for a limited time. Kunitsu became a nominee for Best Sim/Strategy Game at this year's The Game Awards.