Onimusha Way of the Sword Sells 1M Day One; Capcom to Revive Old IPs
Capcom’s action-adventure title Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the latest mainline entry in the long-dormant Onimusha franchise, launched on September 4 for PC, PS5, Switch 2, and XSX platforms. According to The Gamer, Capcom announced yesterday that the game’s day-one sales had already surpassed one million copies. For a series that had been silent for decades, the milestone is being viewed as strong evidence of player demand for the return of classic IPs. The announcement has also shed light on Capcom’s broader plans for its extensive back catalog.
Per The Gamer’s report, Capcom formally announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword exceeded one million units sold on launch day. Although the Onimusha series had been inactive for decades, this eye-catching result fully demonstrates how strongly players desire the comeback of beloved classic franchises. The commercial performance stands as one of the clearest signals yet that dormant legacy series can still find a large audience when they return to the spotlight.
In its official announcement, Capcom made clear that it will continue to reactivate its older, established franchises, leveraging its vast library of dormant IPs to support a heavyweight lineup of new releases. The company’s press release states that, in addition to regularly releasing major titles, it is committed to reviving series that have not seen recent entries. This title serves as a representative example of that approach, as Capcom aims to fully tap the value of its rich content catalog to further raise corporate value.
The Gamer noted that Capcom still holds a large number of long-dormant IPs available for revival. Beyond Devil May Cry, which remains in high demand among players, major series such as Dino Crisis and Breath of Fire have gone decades without a new title. Meanwhile, comparatively niche properties like Viewtiful Joe and Darkstalkers also carry potential for remakes or remasters. Given the momentum behind this comeback, Capcom’s dormant catalog is certainly worth keeping an eye on.
