Capcom Says It Will Focus On Re-Activating Dormant IPs
The Onimusha series was probably a mainstream one back in its heyday, but following the fourth release, Dawn of Dreams, the series has been dormant for over two decades. So it’s a bit surprising to see that Capcom announced that the fifth entry, Way of the Sword, sold over a million copies on launch day. […] The post Capcom Says It Will Focus On Re-Activating Dormant IPs appeared first on…
Capcom has declared its intention to revive dormant intellectual properties (IPs) in a bid to boost corporate value, according to an Investor Relations press release. The announcement comes in the wake of the record-breaking launch of the fifth installment in the Onimusha series, Way of the Sword, which sold over a million copies on its debut day. This success appears to have prompted Capcom to focus on re-activating its collection of underutilized IPs, aiming to maximise the potential of its extensive library of content.
Despite this statement, Capcom is not breaking new ground, as similar language was employed in previous investor releases, most notably in December 2024, when the Onimusha: Way of the Sword announcement was made. Furthermore, the company has long hinted at this strategy, going back to 2019, when it disclosed that unlocking value from its older IPs would be part of its long-term plans.
This approach has not gone unnoticed by fans, particularly those who were anticipating a remake or new entry in the Dino Crisis series, only to receive Exoprilla instead.
For those hoping to see Capcom's dormant IPs revitalized, the company has a wealth of titles to choose from, including Darkstalkers, Breath of Fire, and Lost Planet, among others. Capcom's renewed focus on re-activating dormant IPs marks a significant shift in strategy, one that could potentially breathe new life into a range of beloved franchises.
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