Capcom Plays on 'Miyamoto' Namesake in Onimusha Way of the Sword Post
The post is a lighthearted reference to the shared surname between the game's protagonist and Nintendo's figurehead, while also carrying the practical announcement of a date change and pre-order caveat for the Switch 2 version.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Capcom's English X account for Onimusha Way of the Sword posted 'This is Miyamoto,' a phrase used by Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, linking the game's protagonist Miyamoto Musashi to the Nintendo icon. The post also announced the release date moved up to September 4 from September 25, and that Switch 2 download version pre-orders must be re-placed. The game launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC.
The line is a direct echo of Nintendo's own social media style. Shigeru Miyamoto has used the phrase 'This is Miyamoto' for years when introducing announcements on Nintendo's official accounts. By repurposing it for a game featuring a different Miyamoto, Capcom is making a deliberate connection between two very different brands.
Alongside the wordplay, the post confirmed that Onimusha Way of the Sword's release date has moved up three weeks from September 25 to September 4. The Switch 2 downloadable version sees a change: existing pre-orders will be canceled, so customers who want that version need to re-pre-order. The game is set for a September 4 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.