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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches as First New Series Entry in 20 Years

Capcom is positioning the title as a fresh entry point rather than a continuation of prior storylines, betting that a 20-year gap can bring in new players instead of only serving returning fans.

Key Facts

  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword launched on September 4, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
  • The standard edition of Onimusha: Way of the Sword costs 8,990 yen, the deluxe edition 9,990 yen, and the premium deluxe edition 10,990 yen.
  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the first new mainline entry in the series in about 20 years, following Shin Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams from 2006.
  • Metacritic scores for Onimusha: Way of the Sword at the time of writing were 89 for the Switch 2 version, 86 for PS5, 83 for Xbox Series X, and 82 for PC.
  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword carries a CERO Z rating for players 18 and older and is single-player only.

Reporting from 6 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton, ASCII.jp, and 2 more.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches as First New Series Entry in 20 Years

Capcom released Onimusha: Way of the Sword on September 4, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. It is the first new mainline entry in the sword-fighting series in about 20 years, following Shin Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams from 2006. The game is set in early Edo period Kyoto, where the demonic Genma have spread miasma, and follows Miyamoto Musashi, modeled on Toshiro Mifune, who gains the Oni Gauntlet and fights the invaders. Combat keeps the series' parry, repel, and Issen counter moves and adds a new Kuzushi Issen against enemies with broken stance. The standard edition costs 8,990 yen, the deluxe edition 9,990 yen, and the premium deluxe edition 10,990 yen, with a CERO Z rating for players 18 and older. Reviews were strong at launch: Metacritic scores at the time of writing were 89 for the Switch 2 version, 86 for PS5, 83 for Xbox Series X, and 82 for PC, with critics praising the combat and questioning the open-world elements. Capcom said the game is not a direct sequel but is built to be a starting point for new players.

The deluxe edition bundles a kit with an omamori charm for Miyamoto Musashi and appearance-change items, while the premium deluxe edition adds appearance items for Musashi, Izumo no Okuni, and Oni no Kijin plus a digital soundtrack. The game is single-player only.

One review scored the game 9 out of 10 and called it "a masterpiece that sharply cuts into the history of sword-fighting games," while a roundup of overseas reviews quotes an outlet saying that "when Musashi is handling well, he seems like an unstoppable force of nature." The same coverage notes that the open-world elements drew criticism even as the combat was praised.

Separately, MSI Computer Japan is running a campaign from September 4 to October 30, 2026, that gives a Steam standard edition code for the game to buyers of eligible QD-OLED gaming monitors who post a review. Purchases must be made between August 21 and October 30, applications close November 13, and the code must be activated on Steam by April 4, 2027. Applicants must be 18 or older.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 6 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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