Renowned for his work on the Bayonetta series, Hideki Kamiya expresses a keen interest in revitalizing his earlier projects, particularly the original Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe games. Having begun his career at Capcom as a designer on projects like Resident Evil 2, Kamiya transitioned to directing titles such as Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, and Okami. Subsequently, he co-founded PlatinumGames with Atsushi Inaba and Shinji Mikami, leading to the inception of Bayonetta.

Following a notable 15-year tenure at PlatinumGames, Kamiya surprised many by announcing his departure from the studio. Although not retiring from game development, contractual obligations currently prevent him from engaging in new projects for a year. Post his departure, Kamiya initiated a YouTube channel to engage with fans. In a recent video, 'Kamiya Responds to Your Comments! Part 5,' he entertained inquiries about remaking his earlier works.

In response to a fan's query about reimagining Devil May Cry 1 using Capcom's RE Engine, Kamiya expressed intrigue, admitting to occasionally envisioning modernized versions of his past creations. He specifically mentioned Devil May Cry 1, Bayonetta, and Viewtiful Joe as projects he envisions remaking for contemporary audiences.

Exploring Kamiya's Motivations for Remakes

Kamiya's desire to remake titles like Okami and Devil May Cry 1 stems from a wish to update their visuals and gameplay mechanics to align with current standards. Additionally, he harbors ambitions of developing another Okami installment and a third Viewtiful Joe game, having conceptualized a comprehensive storyline for the latter.

Despite rumors hinting at Capcom's interest in reviving franchises like Viewtiful Joe and Okami, concrete details or confirmations are yet to surface. Fans eagerly anticipate potential remakes or ports of these beloved IPs, although Kamiya's temporary work restrictions pose a hurdle to immediate progress on these projects.