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Capcom to revive dormant franchises following Onimusha: Way of the Sword's success
Key points
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over one million copies on its first day.
- Capcom plans to revive dormant IPs to maximize corporate value.
- This follows a trend of re-releasing older titles like Dino Crisis and Dead Rising.
- Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney are potential candidates for new entries.
Onimusha's Strong Launch
Capcom's latest release, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, achieved significant sales, moving over one million units on its release day. This success builds on recent strong performances from other Capcom titles such as Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata.
Strategy for Dormant Franchises
Following the positive reception of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom stated in a press release that it will focus on reactivating intellectual properties that have not received new titles recently. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to leverage its extensive content library and enhance corporate value.
Previous Revivals and Potential Candidates
Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the first new mainline Onimusha game since 2006. Capcom has already applied this strategy to other series, including an Okami sequel and Mega Man: Dual Override. Other franchises like Dino Crisis, which last saw a new game in 2003, have recently received re-releases of older titles, suggesting potential future revivals. Dead Rising, with a recent remake of its first game, and Lost Planet are also mentioned as possibilities.
Devil May Cry and Ace Attorney are highlighted as major franchises with significant sales histories that have not had new mainline entries in several years. Devil May Cry is Capcom's fifth most successful IP, having sold 41 million copies.
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Capcom announced plans to reactivate dormant intellectual properties after its new title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, sold over one million copies on its release day. This strategy aims to maximize corporate value by utilizing Capcom's existing content library. The company has previously revived other franchises like Okami and Mega Man.