Ōkami 2 Confirmed to Be a Direct Sequel, Still in Early Development

The announcement of an Ōkami sequel at last year's Game Awards sent ripples of excitement through the fanbase, yet details remained scarce. A recent IGN interview with the project leads shed some light, confirming the sequel's status as a direct continuation of the original game's story.

Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed the sequel directly follows the events of the first game. When asked about the identity of the wolf-like figure in the TGA trailer, director Hideki Kamiya enigmatically responded, "I wonder...", but Hirabayashi swiftly confirmed it as Amaterasu.

Regarding Ōkamiden's acknowledgment in the new sequel, Hirabayashi stated: "We know that there are fans out there that like the game, of course. And we also know the feedback on the game out there, of how the story was taken and now how perhaps parts of the story weren’t aligning with what people were expecting. With that, we also have the sequel now that, as we explained before, is a continuation from the story of the original base Ōkami. That's how we're going to phrase it."

The original Ōkami's ending inherently suggests a sequel, irrespective of Ōkamiden. Without revealing spoilers, Amaterasu and another character embark on a new, unexplored journey, leaving ample room for fresh challenges and narratives.

Unfortunately, further details are currently unavailable. The team confirmed the sequel is in its very early stages of development, revealing the announcement was driven by excitement. According to Hirabayashi, this early announcement means a significant wait before any further updates: "It might take a little bit of time before we might talk again."

For the full interview with the Ōkami sequel's leads, [ttpp]