Onimusha: Way of the Sword™ Release Date Advances to September 4

Capcom has announced that the release date for 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' has been moved up to September 4, 2026. The game will be available on major consoles and PC, with a demo currently available for players to experience the new action mechanics.
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The return of a long-dormant franchise from a major publisher is a significant event for the gaming industry and fans of the action-adventure genre.
SAN FRANCISCO - July 1, 2026 - Today, Capcom announced the release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword(tm) is charging forward to September 4, 2026 across PlayStation(r)5, Nintendo Switch(tm) 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The swordplay action game is now striking weeks sooner than anticipated, so players can leap into battle and absorb themselves in the Onimusha (tm) series' long-awaited return as soon as possible. Pre-orders for Onimusha: Way of the Sword are available now. Players who jump in and secure the Standard, Deluxe, or Premium Deluxe editions before September 24 will receive Early Adopter Bonuses as rewards. For details, visit the official Onimusha: Way of the Sword website . A demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword is out now on the PlayStation Store , Xbox Store , Steam , and the Epic Games Store . In the demo, players can experience the game's satisfying action while exploring an early slice of the game. Players with save data from the demo can also look forward to claiming a Kubi Akari charm as a special bonus when the full game arrives on September 4. For the latest updates, follow Onimusha on X (Twitter) , Instagram , and Facebook . ABOUT ONIMUSHA: WAY OF THE SWORD Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the latest installment in Capcom's classic Onimusha series. The first entry in 20 years, the all-new action game returns to a dark fantasy Japan where samurai clash with the supernatural. The story fuses history and myth, following the journey of Miyamoto Musashi, a samurai armed with a mystical Oni Gauntlet, as he battles demons invading Edo-period Kyoto. Onimusha: Way of the Sword features intense action that combines the series' signature Issen and Soul Absorption mechanics with exhilarating swordplay that takes combat to new heights. ABOUT CAPCOM Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld, and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil(tm) , Monster Hunter(tm) , Street Fighter(tm) , Mega Man(tm) , Devil May Cry(tm) , and Ace Attorney(tm) . Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com . Media Contact Kyle Burleson Public Relations Manager kyleb@capcom.com Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. In the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. "PlayStation" and "PS5" are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
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