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Clovers Sets Early Course for Okami Sequel, Stresses Independence From Capcom

Kamiya vows to protect jobs at the founder‑funded studio.

Overview

  • The studio says development on the new Okami is in early production with operational support from Capcom.
  • Clovers reports no capital investment from Capcom and confirms external help from partner studios M‑Two and Machine Head Works.
  • Kamiya and Koyama say the company has secured offices in Osaka and Tokyo, with hiring described as strong and roughly 80% of staff classed as experienced.
  • Leadership emphasizes referral‑based recruitment to build an aligned team and signals plans to scale beyond a single project.
  • Kamiya contrasts Japanese publishers’ creator‑first approach with Western models and reflects that Scalebound’s process might have unfolded differently under a Japanese partner.