Capcom Addresses Concerns That Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo Is 'Too Easy'

Following player feedback on the recently released demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom has responded to concerns that the demo lacks sufficient challenge.

"Thank you so much for playing the demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword," producer Akihito Kadowaki said in a video shared on Onimusha's official social media. "We've heard the feedback that the demo felt too easy for some people."

"First, the demo is just a slice of the early part of the story. Also, we really wanted you to enjoy a variety of Musashi's actions, so we intentionally equipped him with some late-game skills. Because of that, some players might have felt a lack of challenge.

"Rest assured, in the final game, the bosses and the regular Genma will put up a tougher fight. Please look forward to the challenge in the full game."

The demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword is available now on PC and consoles, and Capcom reports it has reached one million downloads.

The full game is slated for release on September 25, 2026, landing between Silent Hill: Townfall and Ace Combat 8. September is packed with releases as publishers rush to avoid the final months of 2026 and the looming shadow of Grand Theft Auto 6.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword was first announced at The Game Awards 2024 and marks the first proper sequel in the series since the PlayStation 2 era.

A Nintendo Switch 2 version was confirmed earlier today during the latest Nintendo Direct.