Capcom's increasing focus on PC releases and the recent success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword have fueled optimism for potential remasters of earlier titles in the series, specifically Onimusha 3: Nightmare of Den and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams. Series producer Akihito Kadowaki stated that seeing the positive reception to the latest game "definitely makes me feel that it would be great to release remasters of Onimusha 3 and Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams."
While not a formal announcement, Kadowaki's directness from his position as series producer offers a stronger indication than typical developer statements about unannounced projects. Japanese developers are often cautious with their wording regarding future releases, but Kadowaki's response suggests a genuine interest within Capcom to revisit these PlayStation 2-era titles. Jean Reno, who starred in Onimusha 3, has also previously expressed his willingness to reprise his role.
This sentiment aligns with Capcom's broader strategy, which has seen significant success with PC releases and remasters of older games. The company has noted that the majority of its sales now come from PC, with this trend expected to continue. The positive performance of even older PC ports, such as Dino Crisis, further supports the viability of bringing more of Capcom's back catalog to modern platforms. With the Onimusha series now active again, remastering the remaining titles appears to be a logical step to bridge the gap between the latest release and any future installments.