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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches September 25 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC; Demo Available Now

Capcom announced during the State of Play broadcast on June 3, 2026 that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will release on September 25, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. A playable demo is available immediately, letting players experience early story content set in the Kiyomizudera stage and sample combat mechanics including parries, deflects, the Issen slash, and Oni weapons. The new trailer also showcased a boss fight against Shuten-Doji, and pre-order bonus details were revealed alongside the release date.

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Most sources listed only PS5, but Gematsu confirmed the game also launches on Xbox Series and PC via Steam, which some outlets omitted.

What we know

  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases September 25, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam).
  • A free playable demo launched same day as the State of Play announcement on June 3, 2026.
  • The demo is set in the Kiyomizudera stage and lets players try core combat mechanics: parries, deflects, Issen, Oni weapons, and soul absorption.
  • The new trailer features a boss battle against Shuten-Doji.
  • The game marks the return of the Onimusha series after roughly 20 years, developed by Capcom.
  • Pre-order bonus items were also detailed alongside the release date reveal.

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