New Samurai Game Looks Spectacular
Get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of samurai combat with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, releasing on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC in 2026! Mastering its strategic mechanics will be key to dominating action-packed battles.
Bruno Pferd · 2 min read
Strategy-Laced Samurai Action in Onimusha: Way of the Sword (2026)
Capcom has provided a detailed new look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword, its upcoming samurai action game slated for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam. A new trailer highlights the main gameplay mechanics with thrilling scenes and a spectacular tone. Unlike button-mashing games, Onimusha: Way of the Sword emphasizes strategic combat over mindless action, rewarding players who master its systems. Set in early Edo-period Kyoto, Onimusha: Way of the Sword utilizes stunning visuals to create an immersive experience. Players will explore traditional buildings, lively streets, and beautiful landscapes. Capcom debuted the new overview trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword during the Capcom Spotlight event on March 5, 2026. Onimusha: Way of the Sword continues the series' tradition of combining historical Japanese settings with supernatural elements and action.
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Game info
- Official Name
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword
- Brief Summary
- Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every stage 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?
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S
- Released
- December 31, 2026
- Genre
- Adventure
- Play Modes
- Single player
- Content Rating
- 18
- Languages
- Chinese (Simplified), English, Korean
- Genre
- Capcom
- Genre
- Capcom
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