Few would have predicted that we’d be getting a correct sequel to Okami anytime quickly, however at The Recreation Awards in December, Capcom made the announcement that the beloved action-adventure title is certainly getting a follow-up, with the unique recreation’s director Hideki Kamiya returning to steer improvement on the sequel with the newly shaped studio, Clovers.
To kick off the brand new yr, Kamiya has revealed a message for followers on Clovers’ official web site, the place he says the announcement of Okami’s sequel and Clovers’ personal unveiling final month had been “merely the start”, and that Capcom is “decided to ship much more thrilling information to you as quickly as attainable.”
“Trying again, this previous yr was a major one, as we introduced the institution of our studio, revealed a brand new venture we’ve received in improvement, and shared the information of the following chapter in my profession,” Kamiya’s message reads. “It feels good to lastly have the ability to deliver some thrilling information to all of you.
“Nonetheless, I wish to emphasize that these bulletins are merely the start. That is Clovers stepping as much as the beginning line. The true check of our worth as a newly established recreation studio begins now. Clovers is a new child within the video games trade, and we’ll solely develop and evolve from right here. I hope you’ll hold a detailed eye on us and comply with our journey.
“The remainder of our devoted staff and I are decided to ship much more thrilling information to you as quickly as attainable.”
In fact, there’s not a lot readability there on how lengthy the wait till the following replace on Okami 2 (or regardless of the recreation finally ends up being referred to as) goes to be. On the time of its announcement, it was mentioned that early manufacturing on the venture was about to start, so clearly, we’re a number of years away from launch proper now. Presumably, it’ll be some time earlier than we get any new particulars.
Along with Okami and the newly introduced Onimusha: Means of the Sword, Capcom has mentioned it additionally intends to revive different dormant properties. Learn extra on that by way of right here.