{
  "id": 6158759,
  "title": "Capcom expresses continued interest in 're-activating IPs' as the first new Onimusha game in 20 years surpasses 1 million sales on launch day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/capcom-expresses-continued-interest-in-re-activating-ips-as-the-first",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-07T17:44:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/capcom-expresses-continued-interest-in-re-activating-ips-as-the-first-new-onimusha-game-in-20-years-surpasses-1-million-sales-on-launch-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Capcom's interest in reviving dormant intellectual properties remains strong, as the latest Onimusha title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, has already surpassed one million sales on its launch day. Reviewer Wes praised the game, awarding it an impressive 83 out of 100. Despite any concerns about its challenge level based on the demo, Wes emphasized that players would face numerous battles, especially against tough bosses that punish poor parrying or excessive button mashing.\n\nThis success has led the series' total sales to reach an impressive 10 million across its lifetime. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, the last major entry in the main series, was released 20 years ago, highlighting the significant gap since the previous installment. Capcom's strategy includes not only consistently launching major new titles but also focusing on reactivating older IPs to maximize the value of their extensive library.\n\nThe company's recent slate of releases has been prolific, including a pair of well-received Resident Evil remakes, two brand-new Resident Evil games, Monster Hunter Rise and Wilds, Pragmata, Street Fighter 6, and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. This impressive list has solidified Capcom's position as a key player in the gaming industry in the 2020s, which has been marked by several successful releases. Looking ahead, there are several upcoming games slated for 2026, ensuring Capcom will continue to be at the forefront of gaming innovation.",
  "summary": "Onimusha: Way of the Sword's launch day success has propelled the series to 10 million lifetime sales, says Capcom.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "Onimusha Sells 1 million in a Day as Capcom Vows to 'Re-activate' More Old Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/onimusha-sells-1-million-in-a-day-as-capcom-vows-to-re-activate-more",
        "published": "2026-09-07T10:30:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "As Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells Over 1 Million Day One, Capcom Says It's 'Focusing on Re-Activating IPs That Haven’t Had a New Title Launch Recently'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/as-onimusha-way-of-the-sword-sells-over-1-million-day-one-capcom-says",
        "published": "2026-09-07T14:02:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}