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Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Release date: September 4, 2026 (22 days to go)
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox
Genres: Action adventure

Platform and release matrix

Platform	Availability	Release date
PC	Planned	September 4, 2026
PS5	Planned	September 4, 2026
Xbox	Planned	September 4, 2026

Confirmed information

Game overview

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Capcom's revival of the Onimusha series, its first new mainline entry in over 20 years, releasing September 4, 2026 (moved up from an initially announced September 25) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Set in an Edo-era Kyoto twisted by clouds of supernatural Malice, it casts the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi as protagonist, wielding the powers of the Oni to battle demonic Genma with sword-based action and magical abilities.

Quick answers

When does Onimusha: Way of the Sword release?

September 4, 2026

What platforms is Onimusha: Way of the Sword on?

PC, PS5, Xbox

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Guide coverage

The Oni Gauntlet & Sword Combat

Musashi fights using intense, duel-focused melee combat centered on a special Oni Gauntlet that grants superhuman attacks and blocks; the demo showcased a boss fight against rival swordsman Sasaki Ganryu, one of Musashi's real historical rivals reimagined within the game's dark fantasy setting.

Release Date Moved Up

Capcom originally set the release for September 25, 2026, then moved it up to September 4, 2026 in response to positive feedback from the public demo, though the Windows version was noted to arrive slightly later than the console releases.