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Capcom Revives Onimusha With Way of the Sword and Opens Up Kyoto

The new entry modernizes the series by pairing classic swordplay with sizable explorable sections and wide platform support.

Overview

  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks Capcom’s return to the franchise after roughly a 20-year break and is scheduled to launch in September 2026.
  • The game shifts away from strictly linear stages by offering sizable, explorable chunks of Kyoto where players can take side quests, talk to NPCs, and find hidden bosses.
  • A playable demo is available on Steam and previews report the demo’s challenge level will be addressed in the full release through difficulty options.
  • Developers emphasized updated character motion and design, with art director Hiroyuki Nara saying antagonist Sasaki Ganryu’s movements were crafted to be refined and deliberately alluring.
  • Capcom completed remasters of the first two Onimusha games as part of the relaunch and plans a cross-platform release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.