Onimusha: Way of the Sword Resurrects Capcom's Samurai Series This September

Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch on September 4, 2026, the publisher announced, bringing its long-dormant samurai franchise back after a twenty-year hiatus. The revival is slated for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. For a series that has been quiet since the mid-2000s, two decades is less of a release window gap and more of a historical epoch.

The announcement arrived alongside the "Severing Fates" gameplay trailer, showcasing Kyoto locations and the series' signature tense swordplay. The narrative follows Miyamoto Musashi as he attempts to rid himself of the Oni Gauntlet—a mystical artifact permanently fused to his arm, which is roughly the feudal equivalent of a smart watch you cannot opt out of.

According to hands-on previews from outlets like Game Informer and Rock Paper Shotgun, Capcom isn't softening the edges for the modern era. The gameplay reportedly retains the franchise’s demanding, high-difficulty combat.

The details

• Release date: September 4, 2026
• Platforms: PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
• Key features: Kyoto locations, high-difficulty combat mechanics, and the Oni Gauntlet

With a September release locked in, players have plenty of time to polish their reflexes—or at least prepare to see the game-over screen with high-definition clarity.