Director Hideki Kamiya returns to the critically-acclaimed Ōkami universe to spin an all-new adventure tale
London (December 13, 2024) – Released in 2006, the critically-acclaimed Ōkami won the hearts of players around the world. Today, at The Game Awards 2024, and to the surprise and delight of viewers from around the world, Capcom announced that this classic action-adventure series has a brand new title in the works.
Hideki Kamiya, director of the beloved original Ōkami, returns as director for this new Ōkami project, which is being co-developed among multiple studios that include various staff members of the original Ōkami, including M-TWO Inc., Machine Head Works Inc., and CLOVERS Inc., the last of which Hideki Kamiya is a member of.
The latest video and teaser site for this project, also released today, can be viewed below:
Amaterasu and friends will return for another heartwarming story packed with thrilling adventures in a unique Japanese-style setting. What will their next adventure be like? It will be some time before we have more to share, but the entire development team hopes that fans and newcomers alike look forward to this project.
Ōkami sequel – Project Teaser Site
What is Ōkami? Life in this world revives.
Originally released in 2006 and set in a beautiful Japanese-style world, take on the role of Amaterasu and embark on an adventure to restore life to the land in this beloved action-adventure game. Experience colourful action and meet a cast of quirky characters, while overcoming enemies with its unique game system, the Celestial Brush. Featuring a unique world, a heartwarming story, and breathtaking Sumi-e ink art style visuals, Okami continues to be loved by fans all over the world, almost 20 years after its original release.
Profile: Director Hideki Kamiya (CLOVERS Inc.)
Born 1970 in Matsumoto (Nagano prefecture), Japan. Director of Resident Evil 2 (1998), Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, Ōkami, Bayonetta, The Wonderful 101.
As executive director, he was responsible for elements such as supervision, initial planning and the story of Bayonetta 2, Bayonetta 3, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon and Sol Cresta.
After working for Capcom, Clover Studios, and PlatinumGames, he joined CLOVERS Inc. as studio head and chief game designer in October 2024. He is currently working as director of the Ōkami sequel.
Comment from Hideki Kamiya
To all of you
“Until next time…”
How long has it been since the story was concluded with that? I didn’t think the day would really come, where I’d return to Ōkami and continue the story with my own hands. Even at this very moment, my body is filled with both a cautious surprise that this is not a dream, and a joy that cannot be described in words.
Everyone who has worked so hard to make this project a reality, the friends who believed in me and gathered at CLOVERS Inc., and most importantly, the voices of so many of you who have continued to support Ōkami even after such a long time: all of this has come together to create this miracle, for which I am deeply grateful.
Like a strong rising sun, this project is finally in motion. But it’s still a small bud that is blossoming. We are ready to fill this new Ōkami with many colorful flowers, and to do our best to fulfil the promise of “next time” in the best way.
Everyone please wait with anticipation.
About M-TWO Inc.
Have worked on the development of titles such as Resident Evil 3, Ōkami HD*, Ghosts ‘n Goblins: Resurrection, Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways.
*For PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Steam and Nintendo Switch
About Machine Head Works Inc.
A game production studio where people and companies weave and create together, with Tatsuya Minami’s background of more than 30 years of experience and achievements in the gaming industry.
