Capcom Announces Onimusha Way of the Sword for Sep 4 2026

Capcom is reviving its classic samurai action series with "Onimusha: Way of the Sword," a new entry set to launch on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game marks the first mainline installment in the franchise since 2006, returning players to a demon-infested version of Kyoto during the Edo period.

Players assume the role of the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, who is equipped with a cursed magical gauntlet. His mission is to combat the Genma, a host of grotesque demons, and cleanse the spreading corruption known as Malice from the city. The game's director, Satoru Nihei, explained that the development team drew heavily on real-world Japanese history, mythology, and locations in Kyoto to ground its fantastical elements, aiming to give its eerie stories a sense of believability.

Combat is the central focus, built around precise parries, dodges, and counterattacks. A successful parry can trigger a cinematic "Issen" counterattack, with the camera dynamically framing the action. The game features an interactive environment where players can use objects like carts as shields or knock enemies into hazards. While early sections...