The announcement of an Ōkami sequel at The Game Awards ignited a wave of excitement among fans, yet details remain 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 this, clarifying that the sequel directly follows the events of the first game. While director Hideki Kamiya playfully responded with "I wonder..." when asked about Amaterasu's presence in the trailer, Hirabayashi confirmed it was indeed the sun goddess.
While unsurprising to many fans, the sequel's development sparked discussion regarding its relationship to *Ōkamiden*, a Nintendo DS title starring Amaterasu's child, Chibiterasu. *Ōkamiden*, though featuring characters from the original, received mixed reception due to its DS platform and the absence of key original team members like Kamiya. 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, the game concludes with Amaterasu and another character embarking on a new, unexplored journey, leaving ample room for new challenges and narrative developments.
Unfortunately, further details remain elusive. The team confirmed the sequel is in its very early stages of development, explaining the early announcement as a product of their excitement. According to Hirabayashi, this also means significant time will pass before further updates are shared.
For a comprehensive account of the interview with the Ōkami sequel's leads, please see the full interview here. [ttpp]
