Summary
Following the surprise announcement of a new sequel,Okami HDis seeing major discounts across multiple online storefronts for a limited time. Theaction-adventure game from Clover Studio, originally released for the PS2, has long been held as one of gaming’s most revered cult classics, praised for its gorgeous artstyle and gameplay. While the game initially saw due to its late release on PS4, the beloved title received multiple ports to other platforms and even a spiritual successor with 2011’sOkamiden. Now, the beloved franchise is back with more on the way.
The annual Game Awards live broadcast shocked fans worldwide with the announcement thatOkamiwill be returning in the near future. The franchise’s original director, Hideki Kamiya, revealed that he will be returning as director for a newOkamisequel, developed by new studio Clovers in partnership with Capcom. The game is expected to see the return of several former Clover Studio employees who worked on the originalOkami, with a release window not confirmed during the broadcast. Now,Okami HDis seeing major discounts in anticipation of the new game.
Okami HD Seeing Major Discounts Following Sequel Announcement
As reported by ComicBook, the HD remaster ofOkamiis seeing big sales across multiple online storefronts following the franchise’s bombshell announcement. The game is currently discounted to just $4.99 USD on both the Xbox Store and the Nintendo eShop, marking a 75% discount from its normal price point at $20. The sale is set to run through the start of the new year, with the Switch sale ending on January 1 and the Xbox sale on January 3. The sale is notably absent fromOkami HD’s PS4 version, with no confirmation about whether a discount will come for the game.
The revival ofOkamicomes as both Hideki Kamiya and Capcom have hinted at the potential return of several older franchises. AlongsideOkami, Hideki Kamiya shared earlier this year in an interview that he wrote inViewtiful Joe 3for a Capcom survey, expressing his desire to direct a third entry in the action franchise. The survey also mentioned several other abandoned Capcom series, with properties likeDino Crisis,Darkstalkers, andDead Risingin consideration for a revival.
Okami HDwasn’t Capcom’s only bombshell announcement during the 2024 Game Awards with another classic franchise set to return. Capcom once again surprised fans withthe announcement ofOnimusha: Way of the Sword, set to release in 2026. While the samurai action franchise was a mainstay for Capcom during the 2000s, the series has only seen a browser game andOnimusha: Warlordsas a remake of the first game since 2006. Fans of Capcom’s classic franchises should have plenty to look forward to with bothOnimushaandOkamicoming back into the spotlight.
Okami
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution. Take on the role of Amaterasu, the Japanese sun goddess who inhabits the form of a legendary white wolf, on a quest to defeat Orochi, an eight-headed demon and tyrannical monster responsible for turning the world of Nippon into a ruined wasteland.Players will be able to choose between modern widescreen format or the original release’s 4:3 ratio. Interactive loading game screens from the original game are also included.
