Onimusha Success Prompts Capcom to Revive Classic Series: Which Projects Are Real and Which Remain Rumors

Japanese publisher Capcom has confirmed its intention to step up efforts to bring back its iconic franchises from past decades. Driving a new wave of optimism among gamers is the strong debut of the action game Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which sold over one million copies in its first 24 hours. However, viral posts claiming that the studio is currently developing a Dino Crisis remake or has announced Devil May Cry 6 are wishful thinking.

One Million Onimusha Copies in 24 Hours and an Okami Sequel

Capcom outlined its commitment to carefully reviving its back catalog in an investor presentation, adopting a strategy of alternating annual flagship blockbusters with the resurrection of long-dormant franchises.

The first proof of this approach working was Onimusha: Way of the Sword — the first new entry in the series in twenty years, released on September 4. The return of the samurai slasher exceeded expectations: Capcom reported passing one million copies sold on launch day, pushing the entire franchise past the 10 million mark.

The second officially confirmed project from the classic lineup is a sequel to the visual masterpiece Okami, which is currently in production. As for the Devil May Cry universe, the company continues to keep it active: a special remaster of DMC 5 was released for the Nintendo Switch 2 this summer, while Netflix is working on an animated spin-off. However, developers have yet to announce a full-fledged Devil May Cry 6.

The “One Resident Evil Per Year” Plan and Dinosaur Rumors

The most rigid and structured pipeline applies to the horror line. As producer Masachika Kawata shared in an interview with Nintendo Life, the studio aims to release a Resident Evil game every year, carefully alternating mainline titles with remakes of classics. Following the release of Resident Evil Requiem, the next confirmed project is a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, scheduled for 2027.

Against this backdrop, treating Dino Crisis, Dead Rising, or the mech action game Lost Planet as ready for announcement is premature. The commercial triumph of Onimusha proved the value of Capcom’s classic catalog to producers, but actual announcements for these franchises will only come once a viable gameplay formula is established on the RE Engine.