The original Xbox mech game Murakumo has been revisited in a retrospective by Ollie Barder, but no new release or sequel has been announced.
Ollie Barder, a writer known for his work on mech games, published a retrospective on FromSoftware's Murakumo for Game Spark on June 7, 2026. Barder wrote the only English strategy guide for the game, which was released for the original Xbox. The column focuses on Murakumo's high-speed pursuit gameplay and its mixed reception outside Japan.
The retrospective frames the game as a cult title within FromSoftware's catalog, distinct from the studio's later Soulsborne works. Barder's personal history with the game, including his decision to author the guide, forms a central part of the piece. No new Murakumo projects, ports, or re-releases have been announced or reported in any Yomimono story.
GameSpark's weekly most-read list for June 5-11, 2026, which included the Persona 6 announcement and Nintendo Direct speculation, did not feature any Murakumo-related articles. The retrospective remains the only Yomimono coverage of the series.
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GameSpark's weekly ranking for June 5-11, 2026, shows the Persona 6 announcement at the Xbox Games Showcase as the second most-read article, followed by a Nintendo Direct speculation piece and free game distributions from the Epic Games Store.
In a column for Game Spark, Ollie Barder revisits FromSoftware's original Xbox mech game Murakumo, discussing its emphasis on high-speed pursuit, its mixed reception overseas, and his own decision to write the only English strategy guide for it.