Capcom’s dormant-IP plan goes beyond Onimusha—here’s what to watch next

Capcom’s message is more significant than a single samurai-action comeback: older series now sit alongside Resident Evil, Street Fighter and Monster Hunter as usable parts of its release strategy. The publisher says it is focusing on IP that have not received new games recently, using its deep back catalogue to strengthen its business rather than treating legacy brands as nostalgia-only projects.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the practical test case. It is the first new mainline entry since 2006’s Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, ending a gap of more than two decades. Capcom supported the return with playable demos, showcases and hands-on events before launch, rather than quietly releasing a low-profile sequel. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2; launch coverage places its final release on September 4, 2026, after an earlier September 25 date.

Which Capcom series are genuine watches?

Okami is the clearest follow-up because Capcom has already explicitly included it in its revival activity and an Okami sequel was announced in 2024 without a release date. That makes it a materially different case from fan wish-list staples such as Dino Crisis, Viewtiful Joe and Lost Planet, none of which Capcom has identified as active projects.

The broader watchlist is still useful, but needs separating from announcements. Capcom has surfaced Mega Man, Devil May Cry, Dead Rising, Ace Attorney and Dragon’s Dogma in discussion around its catalogue. A remake, remaster or sequel in one of those series would fit the reactivation plan; it would not confirm a fixed revival roadmap. Mega Man Dual Override, scheduled for 2027, is a concrete example of the company continuing to deploy an established name.

The next meaningful signal is not another vague promise. It is Capcom attaching the “reactivating IPs” language to a named game in an investor update or showcase — especially an Okami date, a new Dino Crisis project, or a fresh entry from one of its quieter catalogue series.