Onimusha: Way of the Sword
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Release DateSep 4, 2026· Your local time:
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword launched on Sep 4, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2. The edition differences table breaks down exactly what each version includes. The recommended PC specs call for a Core i5-10400 / Ryzen 5 3600 processor and a GeForce RTX 2060 Super / Radeon RX 6600 graphics card, so you can confirm whether your PC can run Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Every trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. It is the first mainline Onimusha game since Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (2006), a dark-fantasy revival set in Genma-tainted Edo-era Kyoto.
Release Date
PCSep 4, 2026
XboxSep 4, 2026
PS5Sep 4, 2026
SwitchSep 4, 2026
Unlock Times
Los AngelesSep 3, 21:00
New YorkSep 4, 00:00
LondonSep 4, 05:00
ParisSep 4, 06:00
BerlinSep 4, 06:00
BeijingSep 4, 12:00
Hong KongSep 4, 12:00
SingaporeSep 4, 12:00
TokyoSep 4, 13:00
AucklandSep 4, 16:00
Editions & Pre order
Standard Edition — the base game only.
Digital Deluxe — includes bonus armor set, digital artbook and mini soundtrack.
Where to buy
Release Milestones
2024-12-12 — Announced at The Game Awards 2024.
2026-06-02 — Release date trailer at PS5's State of Play set September 25, 2026, opening pre-orders and a free demo covering the opening ~30 minutes.
2026-08-25 — Updated demo trailer shown at gamescom 2026, with the demo live on the PS Store, Xbox Store, Steam and the Epic Games Store.
2026-09-04 — Worldwide release on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 — moved forward three weeks from the original September 25 date.
Game Overview
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?
The story follows the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi as he journeys through a dark fantasy vision of Kyoto during Japan's Edo period. In this shadowy, supernatural version of the ancient capital, Musashi crosses blades with rival swordsmen while confronting far more terrifying foes: demons and other monstrous threats that lurk beyond the world of the living. Armed with his sword and honed reflexes, he strikes, parries, and turns his enemies' own momentum against them as he cuts a path through the perils that await. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a haunted feudal Japan, the tale follows one master warrior's deadly struggle against the encroaching darkness.
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System Requirements
pc
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660(6GB) / Radeon RX 5500 XT(8GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 30 FPS gameplay can be achieved on the 'Low' Graphics Preset at 1080p resolution (using upscaling). Note: The frame rate may drop during periods of excessive load. Note: An SSD is required. - The specifications are subject to change without prior notice. - Super Resolution is enabled via NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 3.1. - Upscaling performance estimations were made based on DLSS 4.0 and FSR 3.1 usage. - Depending on your specifications, it is advised to increase the memory available in your system if you wish to run other programs (such as for recording footage, or streaming) while playing the game.
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) / Radeon RX 6600(8GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 50 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 60 FPS gameplay can be achieved on the 'Medium' Graphics Preset at 1080p resolution (using upscaling). Note: The frame rate may drop during periods of excessive load. Note: An SSD is required. - The specifications are subject to change without prior notice. - Super Resolution is enabled via NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 3.1. - Depending on your specifications, it is advised to increase the memory available in your system if you wish to run other programs (such as for recording footage, or streaming) while playing the game.
FAQ
Is Onimusha: Way of the Sword out yet?
Yes — it released worldwide on September 4, 2026 for PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
How much will Onimusha: Way of the Sword cost?
The Standard Edition is the base game, and the Digital Deluxe adds a bonus armor set, a digital artbook and a mini soundtrack — see the store links on this page for current pricing.
Where does Onimusha: Way of the Sword take place?
In Edo-era Kyoto twisted by malevolent forces, with a protagonist modeled on the likeness of samurai film legend Toshiro Mifune as Miyamoto Musashi.
What kind of game is Onimusha: Way of the Sword?
A dark-fantasy samurai action game from Capcom, focused on parry-heavy swordplay against the Genma.
When was Onimusha: Way of the Sword announced?
December 12, 2024, at The Game Awards 2024.
