The highly anticipated Ōkami sequel, announced at last year's Game Awards, has finally received some much-needed clarification. While details remain scarce, IGN's recent interview with the project leads revealed key information. The sequel is confirmed as a direct continuation of the original Ōkami's storyline, featuring the return of the sun goddess Amaterasu herself – a point subtly confirmed by director Hideki Kamiya and explicitly stated by producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi.
Addressing the Nintendo DS prequel, Ōkamiden, Hirabayashi acknowledged mixed fan reception, noting discrepancies between its narrative and player expectations. He emphasized that the new sequel directly follows the original Ōkami's events, effectively sidelining Ōkamiden's storyline. This is consistent with Ōkami's ending, which leaves Amaterasu and a companion embarking on an unexplored journey, ripe with potential for new challenges and adventures.
Despite the exciting news, fans will have to exercise patience. The sequel is still in its very early stages of development, with the early announcement driven by the team's enthusiasm. As Hirabayashi stated, further updates are likely some time away.
For the complete interview with the Ōkami sequel's development team, please see the link provided [link to interview].
