December 13th 2024.
Oh, how grateful we are that she has returned! The brilliant mind behind Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, Hideki Kamiya, is making his way back to Capcom. Fans are ecstatic as the first trailer for his dream sequel to Ōkami was revealed at The Game Awards 2024 ceremony. Among all the surprises of the night, from the highly-anticipated The Witcher 4 trailer to Naughty Dog's next game, this announcement caught many off guard. Who would have thought that an Ōkami sequel would be on the horizon?
Geoff Keighley, the presenter of the event, seemed almost moved to tears as he shared the news. The teaser trailer showed glimpses of the Shinto sun goddess, Amaterasu, running in her wolf form across the stunning world of Ōkami. While the game was not officially named Ōkami 2, it is safe to assume that it will be a continuation of the beloved franchise. And the biggest surprise of all? Kamiya himself will be working on the game as the director.
For those unfamiliar with Kamiya's journey, Ōkami was one of his last projects before he co-founded PlatinumGames. He left the company under mysterious circumstances in 2023, with one game still in development. It's unclear whether he left on his own accord or was let go, but he has been on a break since then. This Ōkami sequel will mark his return to the gaming industry. However, he will not be joining Capcom again. Instead, he will be developing the game at his new studio, Clovers, which also includes other members of the original Ōkami team. External studios M-Two and Machine Head Works will also be assisting with development.
This sequel has been a long-time dream for Kamiya, who hinted at the possibility as early as 2016 when we spoke to him at E3. A month later, he expressed his desire to collaborate with Capcom on a new project, which may have sparked the idea for this sequel. Despite its critical acclaim and the numerous ports and remasters, Ōkami has never been a financial success. However, it seems that Kamiya is not the only one at Capcom who holds a special place for the game, as it did receive a Nintendo DS sequel called Ōkamiden, developed by a different team after Kamiya and his team had already left to form PlatinumGames.
One of the most notable aspects of Ōkami is its art style, which is heavily inspired by traditional Japanese sumi-e techniques. The stunning visuals and unique gameplay have won over the hearts of many players. But when will we get to experience this sequel for ourselves? Unfortunately, the trailer did not reveal a release date, and Capcom has warned that the game is still in its early stages of development. Kamiya has just begun working on it, so it's safe to say that we won't see it until at least 2028. This will definitely be a painful wait for fans, but hopefully, it will be worth it.
In the meantime, fans can stay updated through email, commenting on social media, and subscribing to newsletters. To make it easier for fans to submit their thoughts on the game, there is a Submit Stuff page on the game's website. With the release date still far away, we can only imagine the amazing things Kamiya and his team have in store for us. Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.
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