It is hard to believe but Okami is celebrating its 20th anniversary and who better to send a message to fans than prolific game designer, Hideki Kamiya. Speaking on the official site Kamiya said that he still “can’t believe we got it out the door” and that the “connections people have built with the game” make him so proud at what he and the team accomplished back then. Kamiya is hard at work on a new entry in the series and says that he will be “putting my blood, sweat, and tears into the new Ōkami sequel.” Here’s the full message:
It’s Ōkami’s 20th anniversary!
Looking back, I still can’t believe we got it out the door…but that’s a story for another time! Seeing the support you’ve all poured into Ōkami since its original release, together with my immense pride for having worked on it, could not make me happier to celebrate this milestone.
The enthusiasm and support you’ve all shown has helped sustain Ōkami’s legacy for two long decades, in which time the game has had a second adventure, a striking HD remaster, and a range of official products and projects that make me as excited as a creator as I would be as a fan. I think the affection the staff has for Ōkami can be seen— No, can be FELT in each and every one of the things they create. Me and my collection of Amaterasu figures and plushies could not be more thankful.
Ōkami’s influence can be felt in the connections people have built with the game, and with our continued support, I believe those connections will continue to deepen and expand well beyond its 20th anniversary. In the meantime, I’ll be putting my blood, sweat, and tears into the new Ōkami sequel that you’ve all been waiting for!
Until then, I hope you’ll all keep the love for Ōkami alive.
Warm regards,
Hideki Kamiya
