Capcom to Revive Dormant Franchises Riding Onimusha’s Record Launch Success
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Capcom has announced plans to resurrect additional dormant video game franchises following the commercial breakthrough of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which surpassed one million units sold on its debut day. The game represents the return of the mainline Onimusha series after a 17-year hiatus since 2006, signalling renewed investor and player confidence in reviving classic Capcom properties.
To sustain player engagement beyond the initial campaign, Onimusha: Way of the Sword offers a New Game Plus mode tailored for completionists pursuing platinum achievements. This unlockable mode automatically starts players on Carnage difficulty—the title's highest challenge setting—extending replayability for those seeking full trophy collection and enhanced post-game content.
- Capcom plans to revive multiple dormant franchises after Onimusha: Way of the Sword achieved 1M+ sales on launch day
- First mainline Onimusha entry in 17 years demonstrates renewed market appetite for classic properties
- Game features New Game Plus mode with Carnage difficulty for Platinum trophy hunters and completionists
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