Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Announced, Demo Available
Quick Look
- Capcom announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword will release on September 25, 2026, with a new trailer showcasing a boss fight atop Mount Oe and hinting at protagonist Miyamoto Musashi's oni powers.
- A 30-minute demo is now available on PlayStation 5.
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Why It Matters
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a sword-fighting game developed by Capcom. Fans have been waiting for a new entry in the series for a long time. A demo is now available to bridge the gap until the full release.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword now has a release date of September 25, 2026. Capcom showed off a new trailer for the sword-fighting game during Sony's State of Play showcase today. This one centers on a showpiece boss fight that takes place atop Mount Oe. It also gives some hints about the story context for how protagonist Miyamoto Musashi obtained his oni powers, which help him channel supernatural abilities in combat.
Fans have already been waiting a long time since the last entry in this series, but Capcom has released a 30-minute demo on PlayStation 5 that's available starting today to help the remaining time until fall feel a little faster. The demo will have you squaring off against plenty of genma, but you'll also get a taste of fighting Mushashi's rival swordsman Ganryu. Our hands-on time with an earlier demo suggested this game might be less punishing that its predecessors, while still offering plenty of demons to cut through. Now you can gauge that for yourself.
What to Watch
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be released on September 25, 2026.
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Open Questions
- What is the full story of Miyamoto Musashi obtaining his oni powers?
- How does the gameplay in the full release compare to the demo?
- Will there be more content or updates before the September 25, 2026 release?
