It's been over five years since an Onimusha game last saw light on a major system, but according to Capcom producer Yoshinori Ono, now may be the꧙ right time to resurrect the hack-and-slash franchise for ✱the current console generation.

In an interview with IGN, Ono admitted that a new Onimusha game was well past due for the Xbox 360 and PS3, but that if it were to happen, Capcom would need to expand the franchise into new territory, stating, “I think it might be time to progress beyond the sta𒁏ndard single-player adventure. There should be ways to expand upon what we've done while involving the community more. Perhaps implement some sort of multiplayer into a game like that.”

Although he's yet to approach Capcom about a new Onimusha, Ono ✨revealed that he has many ideas for the franchise, saying, “When I feel good about them and I feel we can do something, I will most certainly take them in for approval with the higher-ups. It's something I'm very interested in doing."

Feb 7, 2011