The publisher points to the first-day performance as validation for reactivating older franchises
Image credit: Capcom News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on Sept. 7, 2026, 4:51 p.m. Follow Capcom Capcom has revealed it will focus on reactivating dormant intellectual property following a strong launch for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Way of the Sword is the series' first mainline entry in more than two decades. It sold more than 1 million copies worldwide on launch day, September 4, taking the Onimusha franchise's lifetime sales past 10 million units since it began in 2001.
Capcom said pre-release demos and hands-on showcases had helped build awareness among a broad range of players ahead of launch.
"In addition to regularly releasing major new titles each year, Capcom is focusing on re-activating IPs that haven't had a new title launch recently," the company said , adding that it intends to "further maximize corporate value" by drawing on its back catalog.
Capcom used almost identical language in a December 2024 investor release tied to the games' reveal, and told investors as far back as 2019 that unlocking value from its older IP was part of its long-term plans.
Way of the Sword casts players as Miyamoto Musashi in Edo-era Kyoto and is out now on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.