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Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a 2026 action-adventure hack-and-slash game developed and published by Capcom, marking the revival of the legendary franchise after 20 years. Set in a dark fantasy Edo-period Kyoto corrupted by Malice and overrun by the Genma underworld, players take control of resurrected samurai master Miyamoto Musashi (modeled after iconic actor Toshiro Mifune). Bound to the mystical Oni Gauntlet, Musashi engages in high-speed, technical kenjutsu combat emphasizing deflections, the signature Issen counter system, soul absorption, and 7 mystical Oni Armaments to thwart his revived rival Sasaki Ganryu.

Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
Release Date
September 4, 2026
Engine
RE Engine
Price
$69.99 USD
Platforms
PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X/S Windows (PC) Nintendo Switch 2
Genres
Action-adventure Hack and Slash Dark Fantasy
Modes
Single-player
Directors
Capcom Action Team
Composers
Capcom Sound Team

Key Systems

  • Issen Counter System: Frame-perfect Standard, Chain, and Break Issen finishers
  • Soul Absorption: Collect Red (Upgrades), Blue (Armament Gauge), Yellow (Health), and Purple (Awakening) Souls
  • Blaze Gauge & Trance: Sustained deflections charge the blazing kenjutsu trance for elevated speed and power
  • 7 Oni Armaments: Supernatural gauntlet weapons ranging from twin blades to void katanas and seismic hammers
  • 50-Floor Dark Realm (Genma Abyss): Multi-tiered challenge gauntlet with escalating demon waves and master relics

Reception

I G N
9/10
Game Spot
9/10
Famitsu
37/40
Metacritic
88/100

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Bosses
9 entries

Major bosses, demon commanders, and rival encounters in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Characters
7 entries

Key protagonists, rivals, spirits, historical figures, and allies in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Items
9 entries

Charms, upgrade jewels, talismans, and key progression items in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Locations
8 entries

Districts, temples, bridges, and dark underworld dimensions in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Skills
10 entries

Kenjutsu sword arts, Issen counter masteries, Gauntlet techniques, and defensive skills in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Weapons
9 entries

Primary blades and the 7 supernatural Oni Armaments wielded by Miyamoto Musashi in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

Downloadable Content 1

Name Released Type Content
Dark Realm Abyss Trials Update 2026-10-15 Free Adds 50 additional floors to the Genma Abyss Dark Realm, new master charm combinations, and cosmetic legendary sword sheaths.

Data updated 2026-09-09.