On Monday,Capcomconfirmed that it was the target of a massive ransomware attack that has revealed a great deal of info about the publisher’s plans for future titles. Many of the company’s most-notable were included in the leak, but apparently, there are also some unexpected remakes or revivals in the works.
The hack includes informationcharting out Capcom’s plans for the next four years, as well as source code fragments and employee data. Many of the titles in the near future are focused on flagship franchises, such asMonsterHunter,Resident Evil,andStreet Fighter. In 2024, however, the company seems to have its sights set on reviving the classic brawlerFinal Fight, and the unconventional, but much-beloved fighter,Power Stone.
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Other remakes and revivals abound, witha new Onimusha project headed the market in 2022, and a remake ofResident Evil 4, which many fans consider one of the series high points. But a revival of the side-scrollingFinal Fightfranchise, and the 3D arena fighterPower Stone,raises the most interesting questions. Both titles were much beloved by gamers in their respective heydays, but one must wonder why Capcom would resurrect those properties after such a long period of neglect.
Final Fightis a topical game for revival, given the tremendous success of the recently revived side-scroller,Streets of Rage 4, though there is no telling if Capcom plans on sticking with the series' roots, or modernizing the action in a new format. Again, given the current positivity surrounding the beat’em ups, one has to wonder why Capcom is giving the competition a four year lead on returning to the genre.
ThePower Stoneseries was tragically short-lived, partially because of the ill-fated platforms that supported it, including the Dreamcast and the PlayStation Portable. Fierce competition from theSuper Smash Bros.franchise did not help, though the two games are remarkably distinct despite a few similarities.Power Stone 2is one of a handful ofDreamcast titles that still hold up today, and a revival would be a welcome addition to any library of party-friendly, multiplayer fighters.
It is possible that Capcom is waiting on the revivals to avoid stealing the spotlight from other heavy-hitting properties,likeResident Evil Village, but it seems more likely that Capcom is taking its time with these remakes. Capturing what made a classic title great while renovating mechanics for modern audiences is a huge undertaking and a considerable challenge. And it is important to remember that the listed titles are only rumored at the moment.
While fans are likely elated to hear new installments are in the works, it is a shame that the hack spoiled the surprise. Hopefully, the leaks will not adversely impact their development.
