Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Capcom's paid action, adventure and RPG release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Windows PC on September 4, 2026. Miyamoto Musashi enters a Malice-corrupted Kyoto, using the Oni Gauntlet, parries and Issen counters against the Genma.

Latest update

Capcom's July 2, 2026 release notice moves Onimusha: Way of the Sword from September 25 to September 4, 2026. The digital pre-order items become an Early Adopter Bonus after launch, and Capcom plans a demo update without new content while retaining the full-game reward for players who keep their demo save data.

Release date and status

Capcom has scheduled the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Windows PC versions for September 4, 2026. The game remains in pre-release with digital pre-orders open.

Platforms and availability

Capcom lists PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Windows PC. The Xbox edition supports Xbox Play Anywhere, the PC version is sold through Steam and Xbox on PC, and a free demo is available on supported storefronts.

Gameplay overview

Miyamoto Musashi fights through third-person sword encounters built around parries, deflects, Issen counters, evasive movement and Oni-powered attacks. Capcom's current combat reveal also details Reflex Combos, Oni Strength and Oni Agility, while the Oni Gauntlet absorbs Genma souls to fuel stronger techniques.

Story, setting, or main mode

The story follows Miyamoto Musashi through an early Edo-period Kyoto transformed by Malice and overrun by Genma. Locations include Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Mount Oe, where Musashi confronts supernatural enemies while searching for his reason to fight.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

Capcom's fifth trailer and Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation Blog screenshots present Mount Oe, Shuten Doji, Kiyomizu-dera and Musashi's swordplay, including parries, Issen counters and Oni-powered movement.

Developer and publisher

Capcom develops and publishes Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The company uses Toshiro Mifune as the face model for its version of Miyamoto Musashi.

Download and availability

Digital pre-orders are open for the paid Standard, Deluxe and Premium Deluxe editions, with optional in-game purchases disclosed by the platform stores. The free demo does not carry story progress into the full game, but retained demo save data grants the Charm: Kubi Akari.

System / Device Requirements

Capcom's Steam listing publishes complete Windows PC targets and requires an SSD. Console storefronts identify the supported hardware, while Capcom has not published separate storage or performance-mode requirements for each console.

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