Onimusha: Way of the Sword Latest Update

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an upcoming action RPG where you step into the role of Miyamoto Musashi, one of history's legendary swordsaints. Keep reading for the latest game updates and announcements!

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword News

2025

September 1

⚫︎ Capcom will present Onimusha: Way of the Sword at this year's Tokyo Game Show, as confirmed by producer Akihito Kadowaki. The show will run from September 25–28 in Chiba, Japan.
Read more: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Weekly Oni Memo #9 (Steam)

August 31

⚫︎ Capcom is highlighting Onimusha: Way of the Sword at PAX West, with a special panel set for August 30 at 2 p.m. PT. The panel will feature the first public look at an all-new battle. Viewers can attend the presentation live at the Main Theatre or watch on the official Capcom USA Twitch channel.

Read more: Onimusha: Way of the Sword to Reveal New Fight at PAX West (Official Onimusha X Page)

August 25

⚫︎ Capcom has revealed its Tokyo Game Show 2025 lineup, including Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The publisher will also showcase mobile games like Monster Hunter Outlanders and Resident Evil: Survival Unit, alongside current titles such as Street Fighter 6 and Monster Hunter Wilds.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, due next year, is also slated to appear. Capcom will announce further details regarding playable demos soon, with a pre-recorded Special Program scheduled for September 24 at 7 AM PT.

Read more: Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and More Confirmed for TGS 2025 (Gaming Bolt)

June 19

⚫︎ Onimusha: Way of the Sword will avoid following modern gaming trends like open-world design or Soulslike challenge, according to director Satoru Nihei. Speaking to Automaton on June 19, Nihei explained that the new title builds on the core elements that defined the Onimusha series, focusing on fluid, violent action rather than punishing difficulty.

“This is not an open-world game, and it is definitely not a die-and-retry experience,” Nihei stated. The game represents the series' first mainline release in two decades.

Read more: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Isn't a Soulslike, Focusing More on Satisfying Violent Action (Game8)

June 7

⚫︎ A fresh trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword introduces Sasaki Ganryu, a rival swordsman who also possesses an Oni Gauntlet. It previews a showdown with Musashi, the comeback of the Issen counter system, fresh combat abilities, surreal settings, and two new Genma enemies.

Read more: Sasaki Ganryu enters the fray in Onimusha: Way of the Sword's latest trailer! (Steam)

March 31

⚫︎ Capcom has confirmed that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will take around 20 hours to complete. The reboot will follow a strictly linear path, mixing action with puzzle-solving. Although it honors the series’ roots, the game will not tie directly to earlier Onimusha entries, acting as a clean slate for the franchise.

Read more: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reveals How Long It Will Take to Beat (Gamerant)

February 13

⚫︎ Capcom has debuted a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, providing more details about its hero and world. Set in a warped rendition of early Edo-period Kyoto, the plot revolves around the spread of a strange phenomenon known as the Malice.

The trailer displays the expressive protagonist fighting through nightmarish creatures, highlighting the game’s fast-paced sword combat and eerie atmosphere. First revealed in December 2024, the title is scheduled to release in 2026.

Read more: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reveals Miyamoto Musashi as Its Protagonist (Gamerant)

February 12

⚫︎ Capcom has announced Miyamoto Musashi as the protagonist of Onimusha: Way of the Sword via a new gameplay trailer. The iconic swordsman wields his famous twin blades and the Oni gauntlet in visceral third-person fights against demonic foes. The video spotlights Musashi's graceful sword techniques, commanding personality, and newly revealed execution moves.

Read more: PlayStation State of Play February 2025 | Everything Announced (Game8)

February 5

⚫︎ Capcom has discussed the intended difficulty of Onimusha: Way of the Sword in a recent developer video. Director Nihei stressed that the game is not meant to be "overbearingly hard," hoping to manage expectations and differentiate it from the popular "Souls-like" category. While it will offer a solid challenge, the team is prioritizing an accessible experience built around dynamic, responsive swordplay rather than punishing mechanics.

Read more: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Devs Address the Game's Intended Difficulty in Latest Devtalk Video (Official Capcom USA YouTube Channel)

2024

December 11

⚫︎ Announced during The Game Awards 2024, Onimusha: Way of the Sword heralds the revival of the Onimusha franchise after a 20-year hiatus. Set to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, this new chapter revives the series' classic hack-and-slash action, delivering fierce sword battles and a samurai-centric storyline.

Read more: Onimusha: Way of the Sword was announced at TGA 2024. (Game8)