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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an upcoming action RPG where you play as one of the legendary swordsaints, Miyamoto Musashi! Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword News
2025
September 24
⚫︎ The latest CAPCOM Online Program showcases new details about the game's narrative, specifically on the protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi and the characters he'll meet along the way.
During the CAPCOM Online Program held on September 24, Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets a new trailer showcasing more of the game's narrative and characters surrounding the protagonist's journey as he takes on the Oni against his will.
September 6
⚫︎ The upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword will feature a more accessible story mode, but according to the developers, it’s not simply about lowering enemy stats.
In an interview with Denfaminicogamer, director Satoru Nihei explained that alongside reduced damage values, the mode introduces clearer UI prompts and more forgiving input timings. Producer Akihito Kadowaki added that the goal was to make signature mechanics like deflects and the Issen easier to perform, rather than just nerfing foes.
September 1
⚫︎ Capcom will be showcasing Onimusha: Way of the Sword at the Tokyo Game Show according to its producer Akihito Kadowaki. The event will be held on September 25-28 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
August 31
⚫︎ Capcom is showcasing Onimusha: Way of the Sword at PAX West, with a special panel scheduled for August 30 at 2 p.m. PT. The event will feature the first public look at a brand-new fight. Attendees can join the presentation live at the Main Theatre or tune in via the official Capcom USA Twitch channel.
August 25
⚫︎ Capcom has announced its lineup for Tokyo Game Show 2025, confirming showcases for Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The publisher will also feature mobile titles such as Monster Hunter Outlanders and Resident Evil: Survival Unit, alongside ongoing hits like Street Fighter 6 and Monster Hunter Wilds.
Next year’s Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is also set to appear. Capcom will share further details on playable demos at a later date, with a pre-recorded Special Program scheduled for September 24 at 7 AM PT.
June 19
⚫︎ Onimusha: Way of the Sword will steer clear of modern gaming trends like open-world exploration and Soulslike difficulty, according to director Satoru Nihei. In a June 19 interview with Automaton, Nihei clarified that the upcoming title is designed to expand on the core elements that made the Onimusha series stand out, emphasizing satisfying, violent action over punishing gameplay.
“It isn’t an open-world game, and it certainly isn’t a punishing die-and-retry game either,” Nihei stated. The game marks the series’ first mainline entry in 20 years.
June 7
⚫︎ A new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword reveals Sasaki Ganryu, a rival swordsman who also wields an Oni Gauntlet. It teases a clash with Musashi, the return of the Issen counter system, powerful new moves, surreal new locations, and two new Genma enemies.
March 31
⚫︎ Capcom has confirmed that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will offer approximately 20 hours of gameplay. The upcoming reboot will feature a fully linear structure, blending action and puzzle-solving elements. While it draws inspiration from the series’ legacy, the game will not be directly connected to previous Onimusha titles, serving instead as a fresh starting point for the franchise.
February 13
⚫︎ Capcom has released a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, offering a closer look at the game's protagonist and setting. Taking place in a twisted version of early Edo period Kyoto, the story unfolds amid the spread of a mysterious force known as the Malice.
The trailer showcases the expressive hero battling through nightmarish foes, highlighting the game's intense swordplay and atmospheric world. First announced in December 2024, the title is set to launch in 2026.
February 12
⚫︎ Capcom has revealed Miyamoto Musashi as the main protagonist of Onimusha: Way of the Sword in a new gameplay trailer. The legendary swordmaster wields his iconic dual blades and the Oni gauntlet in intense third-person combat against monstrous foes. The trailer highlights Musashi’s fluid swordplay, charismatic presence, and newly unveiled execution moves.
February 5
⚫︎ Capcom has addressed the difficulty of Onimusha: Way of the Sword in a recent developer video. Director Nihei clarified that the game is not intended to be impossibly difficult,
aiming to set player expectations and distinguish the title from the increasingly common Souls-like
genre. While Way of the Sword will offer a challenge, the team emphasized a more accessible experience focused on engaging, fluid swordplay rather than punishing difficulty.
2024
December 11
⚫︎ Announced during The Game Awards 2024, Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the return of the Onimusha series after 20 years. Launching in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, the new entry revives the franchise’s classic hack-and-slash gameplay, featuring intense sword combat and a samurai-driven narrative.
