May 132026
Back in December, Capcom listed Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney as IPs they wanted to grow.
The stated plan was to use new games, remakes, etc. to get these three IPs on the same level as Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter.
This news became more exciting after last year’s Game Awards, where Capcom announced a new Mega Man game.
Now Capcom has released a new financial report, and that goal has been reiterated. This time, the list of brands they want to become “the next engine of growth” includes not only Ace Attorney, Mega Man, and Devil May Cry, but also Onimusha, Dragon’s Dogma, Okami, and Dead Rising.
(We know an Okami sequel is in the works, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword is due out this year.)
That sounds pretty promising for Ace Attorney after all. With the full series (aside from the crossover) now on modern platforms, a new game feels like the logical next step to grow the IP. I know I’ve been optimistic for years now, to the point where it starts to feel baseless, but this really does feel like a positive sign.
Unfortunately, the report also includes a page about using generative AI. At least it sounds like they only intend to use it for “routine tasks” rather than creative work, although “draft generation” being on the list has me wary.
Anyway, what do you think about the latest news from Capcom’s financial report?