Overview
- Status
- Announced
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 5
2026
2026
- Series
Screenshots
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Previews
Preview Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword Seems Steeled for Success
We go hands-on with fantasy action
When we previously previewed Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the long-awaited successor to Capcom’s action fantasy franchise, we went out of our way to say it isn’t Dark Souls. It may seem strange to talk about what a game isn’t, but we know how all-encompassing – and, honestly, overbearing –...
Preview Way of the Sword Reforges Onimusha for a New PS5 Era
Lookin' sharp
Would it be lazy to compare Onimusha: Way of the Sword to Dark Souls? Probably, but after seeing Capcom’s latest character action adventure in motion for approximately 20 minutes, we can’t help but sink into FromSoftware shorthand. The reality is that the likes of Elden Ring have had such an overwhelming influence on the genre,...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword News
News Onimusha: Way of the Sword Still Looks Sick, But We Ain't Sold on That English Dub
Oi oi
Everything we've seen of Onimusha: Way of the Sword so far has pointed towards a project that's utterly packed with potential — and this latest trailer from Tokyo Game Show 2025 is no different. Still set to release on PS5 next year, this revival of Capcom's classic series certainly looks the part visually, and there seems to be a seriously...
News Onimusha: Way of the Sword Continues to Look Outstanding Ahead of 2026 PS5 Release
Bladeborne
Capcom graced us with a new look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword at Gamescom Opening Night Live, and really, what more can we say at this point? The action title continues to look fantastic. Fresh enemy designs and some sickeningly brutal combat techniques are the main draw here, as we get to see Musashi cleave his way through otherworldly...
News It Took Capcom Two Years to Secure the Legendary Face of Onimusha's New Hero
On the face of it
How long does it take to secure the rights to someone's face? Well, as it happens, the process can be a lot more drawn out than you might think. When Onimusha: Way of the Sword was first revealed, some fans of old samurai films immediately noticed that the game's main character held a striking resemblance to legendary Japanese...
News PS5's Onimusha: Way of the Sword Still Looks Awesome, and It's Playable This Summer
Get yourself to Gamescom
Well, Onimusha: Way of the Sword continues to look like another absolute banger from Capcom. The upcoming action title got a fairly brief gameplay trailer during Summer Game Fest, which shows off just a bit more combat and some monstrous new enemies. But the bigger news here is that the game's going to be publicly playable...
News PS5's Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is a Gory, Linear, 20-Hour Action Game, and Basically a Reboot
Blast from the past
If you're the type to bemoan the fact that AAA games just seem to be getting bigger and bigger, you'll like what Capcom's had to say about Onimusha: Way of the Sword. In a new interview with Famitsu (as translated by Automaton), director Satoru Nihei and producer Akihito Kadowaki drop some key information
News PS5's Onimusha: Way of the Sword Looks Outstanding in New Gameplay Trailer
Starring Miyamoto Musashi
Capcom has given us our first real look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword — and it looks superb. This new trailer shows off some in-game combat footage, and much like the developers have said previously, there's a clear focus on sword-based action, with thoughtful movement, parries, and killer finishers all playing a role...
News New Onimusha Isn't an 'Impossibly Difficult Game', Capcom Just Wants Sick Sword Fights
Live by the blade
In news that'll no doubt come as a relief to many, it sounds like Capcom isn't going down the old (and increasingly tired) Soulslike route with the Onimusha: Way of the Sword. During the latest Capcom showcase, director Satoru Nihei delivered some new info on the still in-development title, making some interesting comments on its...
News What Time Is Capcom's Spotlight Livestream?
Onimusha! Monster Hunter! More
A big Capcom Spotlight livestream followed immediately by a Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase should get PS5 fans in the mood for 2025. The broadcast, scheduled for 2PM PT on 4th February, will run around 35 minutes in its entirety, and promises back-to-back Capcom goodness. Here’s when you can expect to the episode to...
News Onimusha: Way of the Sword Brings Capcom's Iconic Action Series Back on PS5
Capgod
If you can actually believe it, Capcom's making a new Onimusha game. Finally! Titled Onimusha: Way of the Sword, it's coming to PS5... in 2026. Okay, so it's not the release window we would have liked, but you know Capcom's cooking based on this reveal trailer. The game already looks very promising. Are you a big Onimusha fan? Are you hyped...
Reviews
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About The Game
Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice.
With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy.
Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma.
Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?












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