At The Game Awards 2024 earlier this week, CAPCOM revealed its first new instalment in the Onimusha franchise 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. The game launches worldwide in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
The franchise first 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. For more updates, visit the official website, or follow the Onimusha social accounts on Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook.
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