Capcom is signaling a real shift in strategy after one of its oldest franchises made a surprisingly strong comeback.
The publisher confirmed plans to dig deeper into its back catalog, framing the move as a direct response to how well its latest revival performed right out of the gate.
Capcom Confirms It Is Reviving Old IPs
Capcom made the announcement through a press release touting sales figures for "Onimusha: Way of the Sword."
According to Capcom, "In addition to regularly releasing major new titles each year, Capcom is focusing on re-activating IPs that haven't had a new title launch recently. The company is working to further maximize corporate value by leveraging its rich library of content, including this title."
That statement follows a pattern Capcom had already hinted at during a May 2026 investor meeting. Here, the company named seven legacy franchises it considers candidates for revival, including "Mega Man," "Devil May Cry," "Onimusha," "Dead Rising," "Ace Attorney," "Dragon's Dogma," and "Okami."
Notably absent from that list is "Dino Crisis," one of the most frequently requested dormant Capcom properties among fans, despite the series having received a remastered bundle on Steam earlier this year.
'Onimusha: Way of the Sword's Success
"Onimusha: Way of the Sword" launched September 4 simultaneously on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, and sold more than one million copies within its first 24 hours on sale.
That result pushed the overall "Onimusha" franchise past 10 million lifetime units sold since the series debuted in 2001, and marked the first mainline "Onimusha" entry in over two decades, following 2006's "Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams," said Engadget.
Capcom notably pulled the release date forward by three weeks from its originally announced September 25 date.
Built on Capcom's RE Engine, the same technology powering recent "Resident Evil" and "Dragon's Dogma" releases, the game casts players as Miyamoto Musashi in Kyoto and has drawn strong reviews from both critics and fans since launch.
Capcom Is Greatly Expanding Its Lineup
"Onimusha's" success caps off what has already been a strong year for Capcom. The company released four major titles in 2026 alone, "Resident Evil Requiem," "Pragmata," "Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection," and "Onimusha: Way of the Sword," with multiple titles drawing early Game of the Year consideration.
That momentum gives Capcom a strong financial and critical foundation to justify reinvesting in franchises that have sat untouched for years.
Some revivals are already confirmed and in motion, including "Mega Man: Dual Override" scheduled for 2027 and a new "Okami" sequel currently in development.
Capcom has not detailed which additional dormant franchises will follow, though fans and outlets have pointed to "Devil May Cry," absent a mainline entry since 2019's "Devil May Cry 5." Additionally, Capcom's "Ace Attorney" franchise has been without a new game in roughly a decade, making these two the more likely candidates to get a revival given their long dormant period since the last releases.
