September 12, 2026
Onimusha’s Boss Battles Carry a Flawed Hack-and-Slash Experience
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's boss fights are its biggest strength, carrying uneven stretches; the Capcom game launched September 4, 2026 to strong overall reviews.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every stage cloaked in mystery,…
StatusReleased
ReleaseSep 4, 2026
GenreAction · Adventure
PlatformsNintendo Switch 2 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S
StudioCapcom
Official siteStandard Game
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Latest news
9 resultsSeptember 7, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Takes a Bold Swing at Reviving a Dormant Franchise
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom's first new Onimusha in about 20 years, launched September 4, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC to strong…
September 3, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches Sept. 4 — here’s when it hits your region
Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives Friday, Sept. 4, with release times varying by platform and region. Windows PC […]
September 2, 2026
Capcom Drops Free Benchmark Tool for Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom has released an official PC benchmark tool for Onimusha: Way of the Sword ahead of the game’s September 4 […]
September 2, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Takes Early Lead as September’s Blockbuster Season Kicks Off
Reviews for three major September releases—Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Orbitals—are now live, with Onimusha […]
September 1, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Brings Back Capcom’s Samurai Series—and It Works
Onimusha: Way of the Sword ($69.99) marks the franchise’s return more than 20 years after its last entry, tasked with […]
August 26, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets Demo Update, Trailer 6, and Deep Dev Dive Ahead of September Launch
Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword is ramping up toward its September 4 PlayStation 5 launch with a fresh demo […]
August 26, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo now live on Switch 2, expanded with new quest
Capcom has released a demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword on Nintendo Switch 2 today, expanding on the demo […]
August 24, 2026
Capcom: Onimusha Switch 2 Won’t Feel Much Different From PS5, Despite Lower Specs
Capcom has assured Nintendo Switch 2 players that the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword will deliver a comparable experience […]
Guides
2 resultsAugust 30, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Beginner Guide: Core Systems and First Priorities
A dark samurai action game starring Miyamoto Musashi in an Edo-period Kyoto twisted by Malice and overrun by the Genma.
August 30, 2026
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.
Videos
2 resultsSeptember 5, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Aims to Bridge Old and New Players
Capcom's bringing back Onimusha, and based on the latest developer interview, they're swinging for both longtime fans and people who've never touched the franchise. Onimusha: Way of the…
August 30, 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Official Trailer and Details
Watch the official video, then review Ralify’s summary of the confirmed date, platforms, and systems.
Wiki and game systems
6 resultsAugust 30, 2026
Oni Gauntlet
The supernatural gauntlet that grants Musashi the power needed to confront the Genma.
August 30, 2026
Genma
Demonic enemies infesting Kyoto and driving the central conflict.
August 30, 2026
Kyoto
The Edo-period city transformed into a nightmare by clouds of Malice and the Genma invasion.
August 30, 2026
Oni Lady
A mysterious Oni figure connected to Musashi and the power of the gauntlet.
August 30, 2026
Sasaki Ganryu
A formidable swordsman whose fate intersects with Musashi’s path.
August 30, 2026
Miyamoto Musashi
The legendary swordsman and protagonist who enters a Kyoto consumed by Malice.
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Character
Oni Lady
Location
Kyoto
Faction
Genma
Item
Oni Gauntlet
Character
Miyamoto Musashi
Character
Sasaki Ganryu
Story
Onimusha’s Boss Battles Carry a Flawed Hack-and-Slash Experience
Story
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Takes a Bold Swing at Reviving a Dormant Franchise
Guide
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Beginner Guide: Core Systems and First Priorities
Video
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Aims to Bridge Old and New Players