Onimusha: Way of the Sword: Release Date, Platforms, Gameplay and Everything You Need to Know

A dark samurai action game starring Miyamoto Musashi in an Edo-period Kyoto twisted by Malice and overrun by the Genma.

Release date and platforms

4 September 2026 — PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Capcom

What defines this World?

• Close-range sword combat rewards timing, positioning, and decisive counters.
• The Oni Gauntlet is central to Musashi’s supernatural power.
• Genma encounters mix grounded sword duels with demonic threats.
• Kyoto and Mount Oe frame a journey through corrupted historic locations.

Before you play

• Learn enemy attack rhythms before committing to long combinations.
• Use space and angles to avoid being surrounded.
• Treat major duels as timing tests rather than damage races.
• Review newly unlocked Oni Gauntlet options after difficult encounters.

Official sources

Official game page or announcement · Watch the official video