Onimusha returns with a new game, Way of the Sword, set to release in 2026

Critically acclaimed Capcom series Onimusha is set to return in 2026 with Onimusha Way of the Sword, an intense action-packed game which will take the classic series to new heights. You can check out the trailer above and read below for more info:

LOS ANGELES – Dec. 12, 2024 – Today at The Game Awards 2024, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, revealed Onimusha: Way of the Sword™. The action game is an all-new adventure in the classic Onimusha™ franchise. The series’ first new installment in nearly two decades, Onimusha: Way of the Sword returns to a dark fantasy feudal Japan where samurai clash with the supernatural in cutting-edge combat. Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches worldwide in 2026 for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

To catch the first glimpse of Onimusha: Way of the Sword in action, watch the official reveal trailer on YouTube. Additional assets can also be summoned via the Capcom Press Center.

Onimusha is rooted in the Sengoku period, Japan’s legendary age of warring states. The games infuse history with Japanese folklore to tell tales of warriors who wield the mystical power of the Oni. These heroes are drawn into conflict with the Genma, relentless monsters hellbent on conquering the world. The franchise debuted in 2001 and instantly captivated players with its satisfying sword-based combat and exhilarating “Issen” counterattack mechanics. The series also gained recognition for its spellbinding stories portraying historical figures and real events in a dark fantasy setting. Now, having grown in popularity as one of Capcom’s best-selling properties, Onimusha is entering a whole new era.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes place in Kyoto during the early Edo period. In this time of relative peace for Japan, Malice has befallen the ancient city. Twisted into an eerie and unsettling place, Kyoto has been infested by the demonic Genma. In the debut trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a lone samurai armed with the Oni Gauntlet engages in fierce, blood-soaked sword fights with these hellish creatures from another world.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2026. To learn more about the single-player action game, please visit the official Onimusha: Way of the Sword website. For the latest updates, follow the Onimusha social accounts on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.

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