Capcom says it will focus on reviving dormant IPs after Onimusha: Way of the Sword's breakout launch

Capcom has announced its strategy to reignite interest in dormant intellectual properties following the resounding success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This is the first mainline installment in the series in over two decades and achieved remarkable sales, exceeding one million copies on its launch day in September 4th, 2004. Consequently, Capcom's cumulative sales of the Onimusha franchise have surpassed the 10 million mark since its inception in 2001.

The company attributes the surge in awareness to pre-release demos and hands-on showcases, which successfully attracted a wide array of gamers prior to the game's release. Furthermore, Capcom is not only committed to releasing new titles on a regular basis but also aims to revive its older IPs that have not witnessed a new title launch for quite some time. The company's objective is to maximize corporate value by leveraging its extensive back catalog.

Capcom expressed similar sentiments in a December 2024 investor release related to the game's revelation and had previously stated as early as 2019 that unlocking value from its older IPs was a part of its long-term plans. Way of the Sword places players in the role of Miyamoto Musashi in Edo-era Kyoto and is currently available on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.