Capcom schedules Onimusha Way of the Sword for Sep 25 2026

Capcom's upcoming action-adventure title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, is now scheduled for release on September 25, 2026, according to multiple reports. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The release date was reportedly confirmed during PlayStation's State of Play presentation on June 2, 2026, which also announced the immediate availability of a playable demo. This marks the first major release for the classic samurai franchise in two decades, following its initial announcement at The Game Awards in December 2024.

Players will control the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, who is rendered using the digital likeness of the late actor Toshiro Mifune, in a supernatural version of early Edo-period Kyoto. The game is described as a revival of the series' core combat, emphasizing precise counter-timing mechanics known as "Issen." Previews have characterized the gameplay as a blend of fast-paced, gory action with a maximalist tone.

Technically, the game is built on Capcom's proprietary RE Engine and is reported to target a performance of 60 frames per second with dynamic 4K resolution on consoles, featuring ray-traced lighting and support...