Okami is getting a sequel

Capcom had fairly the shock in retailer at The Sport Awards. The developer introduced a sequel to Okami, a wonderful and beloved action-adventure sport that initially launched again in 2006.

The sequel — which doesn’t at the moment have a reputation — was revealed in dramatic vogue with a musical efficiency. Authentic director Hideki Kamiya is returning for the sport, which shall be developed by his new studio Clovers. It’s nonetheless very early although; in the course of the reveal TGA host Geoff Keighley mentioned that “manufacturing is about to start.” Capcom, in the meantime, says solely that “a brand new journey in the identical vein as Okami has been set in movement.”

Not solely has it been fairly a while since Okami debuted, its announcement additionally comes at a time when Capcom appears intent on doubling down on its greatest franchises. Proper now meaning a variety of Monster Hunter and Resident Evil. Up subsequent is Monster Hunter Wilds, which is launching subsequent 12 months, in addition to the cellular spinoff Monster Hunter Outlanders.