New Onimusha Almost Ready

Following the releases of Resident Evil: Requiem and Monster Hunter Stories 3, Capcom is preparing for the arrival of Pragmata, with its 2026 lineup also including Onimusha: Way of the Sword. In a social media message, the Onimusha: Way of the Sword production team at Capcom thanked fans for their positive response to the gameplay sample shown at the Showcase, adding that the team is in the final stages of development. This suggests that Capcom is on track for a 2026 release, with the potential for a release date announcement soon. Given Capcom's history of releasing pre-launch demos, one is possible for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. In "Weekly Oni Memo #36," published on March 13, 2026, director Nihei stated that development is nearing completion: "We're almost done polishing up the game, and a solid release date is just around the corner." The update revealed the Underground Laboratory, Dokyo’s creation beneath Kyoto. Due to Capcom's busy early 2026 schedule, a summer or fall release is likely for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to avoid internal competition. Insider information suggests a Nintendo Switch 2 version is in development, along with a Musashi Amiibo exclusive to the game.

Onimusha's Underground Laboratory: Haunted Japanese Duels Arrive in 2026

The new area, the Underground Laboratory, was built by Dokyo deep beneath Kyoto to create new Genma. The game's setting evokes a traditional Japanese haunted house, complete with eerie shadows on shoji screens. Onimusha: Way of the Sword features Miyamoto Musashi as its protagonist, a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet to eliminate Genma—demons born of Malice from the depths of Hell. The Oni Gauntlet allows players to absorb enemy souls during battle to restore health and unleash special moves. Gameplay footage has showcased one-on-one duels, counterattacks, and environmental interactions. The development team estimates the main story will offer about 20 hours of gameplay. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is slated for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Capcom is expected to release new information in May or June.

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In more gaming news, be sure to check out Marcus Thompson's recent article, "Capcom Spotlight Reveals Incredible Surprises for Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Mega Man, Resident Evil, and Street Fighter", published March 9, 2026. Dive into the latest details on Pragmata's release date, new lunar locations, and bonus samurai outfit, and get a sneak peek of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection with its playable test version releasing this month Capcom Spotlight Reveals Incredible Surprises for Pragmata, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Mega Man, Resident Evil, and Street Fighter. Meanwhile, while we're on the topic of gaming milestones, you might be interested in checking out Sophie Laurent's latest piece for Players For Life. Titled "Ubisoft Breathes New Life into The Division 2, Setting New Steam Record", published on March 9th, 2026, it delves into how the game has surpassed its previous record of simultaneous players during its anniversary celebrations, with the introduction of Realism Mode and other new content attracting thousands of players back to its post-apocalyptic Washington D.C. Ubisoft Breathes New Life into The Division 2, Setting New Steam Record. And in exciting gaming news, Bruno Pferd has just dropped a bombshell on Capcom's upcoming releases in his latest post, "Capcom to Release Several Unannounced Games in the Coming 12 Months", published March 6, 2026. If you're craving more action from Capcom after Resident Evil Requiem, dive into Bruno's article to find out about their plans for Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pragmata, and the anticipated return of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, plus other unannounced titles waiting in the wings! So, mark your calendars and click here Capcom to Release Several Unannounced Games in the Coming 12 Months to stay ahead of the gaming curve.