Summary
The action-strategy gameKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessfailed to meet sales expectations, according to Capcom. Released for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox in July,Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddesswas quickly praised by critics and players alike for its art style and combat, though this unfortunately didn’t translate to revenue for the company.
Developed by Capcom Development Division 1, the studio known for titles likeResident EvilandDevil May Cry,Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddesswas first revealed in June 2023. The title was largely inspired by Japanese folklore, with its combat modeled after an ancient form of ceremonial dance and its enemies influenced by legendaryyokai.Xbox Game Pass featuredKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessas a day-one title, helping to boost the unique game’s player numbers and attract more attention. According to Capcom, however, this may have been too little, too late.
In a new sales update reported byGameBiz.jp(and spotted byPush Square), Capcom shared that the digital-only titleKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessfailed to meet sales expectations, largely due to poor advertising and promotion. It’s unclear how the game’sday-one launch on Xbox Game Passmay have impacted sales, though some believe this may have been a mistake overall. While a general lack of buzz ahead of the game’s July launch spelled disaster, Capcom’s new IP has been well-received by the community as a whole, currently sitting at an impressive average score of 82 on OpenCritic. The company plans to continue promoting the game going forward.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Failed to Meet Sales Expectations
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessmay not have performed as well as the company hoped, but Capcom’s other 2024 titles have knocked it out of the park. Released in March,Dragon’s Dogma 2sold an impressive three million copiesin its first two months, becoming the company’s biggest title of the year. September’sDead Rising Deluxe Remasteris “selling as planned,” Capcom says, with an upcoming physical edition likely to provide a boost. According to the new report,Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsandAce Attorney Investigations Collectionhave also met the minimum expectations set by the company.
2025 will start with a bang for Capcom, withMonster Hunter Wildsscheduled to launchon February 28. The follow-up to the 2018 titleMonster Hunter: Worldmanaged to draw in over 460,000 concurrent players on Steam during its open beta in October, making it one of the most-played titles on the platform in 2024 despite not having been officially released. Rumors ofResident Evil 9have also begun to swirl, with some fans claiming that the next mainline title in the popular series will be shown at The Game Awards 2024 in December.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
WHERE TO PLAY
A new tale of the Kami awaits…Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique Japanese-inspired, single player Kagura Action Strategy game.The game takes place on a mountain covered by defilement.During the day, purify the villages and prepare yourself for sundown.During the night, protect the Maiden against the hordes of the Seethe.Repeat the day and night cycle until you cleanse the mountain of defilement and return peace to the land.The setting is Mt. Kafuku—a mountain covered in defilement. The game offers a taste of Japanese culture, including Kagura dance, masks, as well as the music that plays in the background.
