Get a glimpse of the thrilling and satisfying swordplay action to be found in life-or-death duels of the blade in the first trailer for the Onimusha series' newest entry, Onimusha: Way of the Sword!
The 2026 worldwide release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword was announced on December 12, 2024 during the The Game Awards, the biggest game awards ceremony in the world!
Fight through bloodbaths of intense swordplay action.
Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice, where every stage is cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue.
Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy.
Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma.
Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight.
What fate awaits at the end of his path?
Explore an enchantingly dark setting.
Face enemies as a lone samurai wielding the Oni Gauntlet.
Survive through countless pulse-pounding battles.
Please note that all footage and images represent a game still in development.
In addition, some footage and images were captured with enemy dismemberment effects disabled.
Capcom is excited to bring this thrilling new experience to the world in 2026. Stay tuned for more information!
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Official Site
https://www.capcom-games.com/onimusha/ws/en-us/
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Official X (formerly Twitter) Account
https://x.com/onimusha_capcom
About the Onimusha Series:
Debuting in 2001, the first game in the Onimusha series tells the story of a young warrior during a time of widespread war in feudal Japan. Acquiring the power of the Oni, he becomes an Onimusha and battles against the evil Genma that are attempting to conquer of the world.
The game's "Issen" critical counter action mechanic and satisfying swordplay action became defining pillars of the series.
With people and events inspired by real-life history cast into its eerie dark fantasy setting, the trials and fates of the characters painted a unique and engrossing tale that drew widespread acclaim.
Building on that success, the series has gone on to spawn numerous hit titles and even an original Netflix animation. To date the Onimusha series has sold over 8.7 million* units worldwide.
*as of September 30, 2024