Capcom Targets Dormant Franchises After Million-Copy Launch of *Onimusha: Way of the Sword*

On September 4, 2026, Capcom’s new title *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* sold more than one million copies worldwide on its first day of release. The strong debut pushed cumulative sales of the *Onimusha* series past ten million units since the franchise began in 2001.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells Over 1 Million Units on Launch Day! – Total series sales surpass 10 million units driven by this first new title in 20 years –

*Onimusha: Way of the Sword* is the first mainline entry in the series in more than two decades, the previous new installment being *Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams* in 2006. The launch follows other recent successes for Capcom, including *Resident Evil Requiem* and *Pragmata*, which have reinforced the publisher’s confidence in capitalizing on established properties.

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• First-day global sales: > 1 million units (reported by GamesIndustry).

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells Over 1 Million Units on Launch Day! – Total series sales surpass 10 million units driven by this first new title in 20 years –

• Lifetime franchise sales: > 10 million units (Capcom’s investor announcement).

Capcom says it will focus on reviving dormant IPs after Onimusha: Way of the Sword's breakout launch

• Release platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Capcom product details).

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells Over 1 Million Units on Launch Day! – Total series sales surpass 10 million units driven by this first new title in 20 years –

Capcom’s corporate communication emphasized a dual strategy: continue delivering major new titles each year while systematically reviving dormant intellectual property. The company described the approach as a way to “further maximize corporate value” by drawing on its back catalog, echoing language used in a December 2024 investor release and in internal plans dating back to 2019.

Capcom says it will focus on reviving dormant IPs after Onimusha: Way of the Sword's breakout launch

Industry commentary notes that Capcom is already pursuing other legacy projects, such as an *Okami* sequel and *Mega Man: Dual Override*. The publisher has also refreshed older series through re-releases—e.g., bundling the first two *Dino Crisis* games and adding *Dino Crisis 2* to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog later this year. Additional dormant franchises highlighted as potential candidates include *Dead Rising*, *Lost Planet* (inactive since 2013), *Devil May Cry* (last mainline entry in 2019), and the *Ace Attorney* series (no new title for a decade). If Capcom proceeds with these plans, the strategy could broaden its revenue base by leveraging nostalgic appeal while maintaining a pipeline of new releases.

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