Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets Earlier Release Date

Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the upcoming action-adventure sequel for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, will now launch earlier than previously scheduled: it arrives on September 4 instead of September 25.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the first new entry in the series in 20 years, following Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, which released for PS2 in 2006 and earned an 8.8/10 review score from IGN. The new game is set in Kyoto during the early Edo period, and we were thoroughly impressed during our hands-on session at Summer Game Fest.

A demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store). Players who complete the demo (and crucially, have save data on their hard drive) and then purchase the full game will receive a Kubi Akari charm.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword looks to continue a massive 2026 for Capcom, following the critical acclaim and huge sales of Resident Evil Requiem earlier this year.