Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Up To September 4

Capcom announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now going to release on September 4, 2026. It will be available across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Previously, the game was originally planned to launch on September 25.

Pre-orders for Onimusha: Way of the Sword are available now along side a demo on Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Epic Games Store. In the demo, players can experience the game’s satisfying action while exploring an early slice of the game. Players with save data from the demo can also look forward to claiming a Kubi Akari charm as a special bonus when the full game arrives on September 4

Below is an overview of Onimusha: Way of the Sword via Capcom:

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the latest installment in Capcom’s classic Onimusha series. The first entry in 20 years, the all-new action game returns to a dark fantasy Japan where samurai clash with the supernatural. The story fuses history and myth, following the journey of Miyamoto Musashi, a samurai armed with a mystical Oni Gauntlet, as he battles demons invading Edo-period Kyoto. Onimusha: Way of the Sword features intense action that combines the series’ signature Issen and Soul Absorption mechanics with exhilarating swordplay that takes combat to new heights.