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Okami 2: A Sequel 18 Years in the Making

Author : Simon
Dec 24,2024

Hideki Kamiya, renowned game director behind classics like Okami, Devil May Cry, and Bayonetta, embarks on a new chapter. After a two-decade tenure at PlatinumGames, he's launched Clovers Inc., a new studio dedicated to fulfilling a long-held dream: an Okami sequel.

Okami 2 Fulfills Director Hideki Kamiya's 18 Year Dream for a Sequel

A Sequel 18 Years in the Making

Okami 2 Fulfills Director Hideki Kamiya's 18 Year Dream for a Sequel

Kamiya's passion for Okami is well-documented. He's publicly expressed his desire to complete the game's unfinished narrative for years, even jokingly recounting his unsuccessful pleas to Capcom for a sequel. Now, with Clovers Inc. and Capcom as publisher, that ambition is finally realized.

Clovers Inc.: A New Beginning

Okami 2 Fulfills Director Hideki Kamiya's 18 Year Dream for a SequelImage from Clovers Inc. official website

The name "Clovers Inc." pays homage to both Clover Studio, the original developer of Okami, and Kamiya's early Capcom team. A joint venture with former PlatinumGames colleague Kento Koyama, the studio currently boasts 25 employees, prioritizing a shared creative vision over sheer size. Koyama manages the business side, allowing Kamiya to focus on game development.

Okami 2 Fulfills Director Hideki Kamiya's 18 Year Dream for a SequelImage from Clovers Inc. official website

Departure from PlatinumGames

Okami 2 Fulfills Director Hideki Kamiya's 18 Year Dream for a Sequel

Kamiya's exit from PlatinumGames, where he served as a co-founder and creative leader, surprised many. While he remains tight-lipped about specifics, he alludes to differing philosophies on game development as the catalyst for his departure. However, the excitement surrounding the Okami sequel clearly outweighs any past tensions.

A Softer Side?

Kamiya's outspoken and sometimes abrasive online persona is well-known. Recently, however, he's shown a more empathetic side, apologizing to a fan he previously insulted and engaging more positively with the community. While his characteristic bluntness remains, a shift towards greater warmth is evident.

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