Capcom, one of the world’s leading video game developers and publishers, has revealed Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This action game is a brand new adventure from the popular Onimusha game series. The first new installment in the series in nearly two decades, Onimusha: Way of the Sword offers players a return to a fantastical and dark feudal Japan where samurai face supernatural enemies in ferocious battles. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be released worldwide in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam).
Onimusha is rooted in the Sengoku period, the legendary age of Japan’s warring states. The games blend history with Japanese folklore to tell the adventures of warriors who wield the mystical power of the Oni. These heroes are drawn into a conflict with the Genma, relentless monsters determined to conquer the world. The saga began in 2001 and immediately captivated players with its dynamic sword combat and exhilarating “Issen” counterattack mechanics. The series has also been recognized for its spellbinding stories featuring historical figures and real-life events set against a dark fantasy backdrop. The Onimusha franchise, one of the most popular in the Capcom catalog, enters a new era with this new episode.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is set in Kyoto during the early Edo period. In this era of relative peace for Japan, misfortune has befallen the ancient city. Transformed into a sinister and disturbing place, Kyoto has been infested by the demonic Genma. In the first trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a lone samurai armed with the Oni Gauntlet engages in bitter and bloody sword battles against these hellish creatures from another world.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an action game planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) in 2026.
