The long-awaited sequel to the beloved adventure game, Ōkami, announced at last year's Game Awards, has finally received some clarification. While details remain scarce, a recent IGN interview with the project leads shed some light on the upcoming title.

Capcom producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi confirmed the sequel is a direct continuation of the original game's storyline. When pressed about the identity of the character shown in the TGA trailer, director Hideki Kamiya offered a cryptic "I wonder...", but Hirabayashi swiftly confirmed it to be Amaterasu, the sun goddess.

Addressing the Nintendo DS prequel, Ōkamiden, Hirabayashi acknowledged its existence and the mixed reception it received, citing differing story interpretations and the absence of key original team members. He emphasized that the new sequel directly follows the events of the original Ōkami.

The original Ōkami's ending, featuring Amaterasu and another character embarking on a new, unexplored journey, naturally lends itself to a sequel. This leaves ample opportunity for new challenges and adventures for both protagonists.

However, fans will have to exercise patience. The team confirmed the sequel is in its very early stages of development, with the early announcement driven by their excitement. According to Hirabayashi, further updates are some time away.

For the full interview with the Ōkami sequel's development team, please see the link provided.