# Onimusha: Way of the Sword

> An all-new entry in the Onimusha series! Coming in 2026.

## Game facts

- Developer: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Sep 4, 2026
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo
- Genres: Action
- Steam Deck: Playable (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638890/)
- Playtime: Main story 20 hr, Main + some extras 25.3 hr, 100% completion 65 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/onimusha-way-of-the-sword)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Mexican Spanish, Polish (Poland), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea); Subtitles: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Mexican Spanish, Polish (Poland), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea); Audio: American English, French (France), Italian (Italy), German (Germany), European Spanish, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/onimusha-way-of-the-sword)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 5, 2026

### Strengths

- Deep and exhilarating combat with varied interactions, including parries, dodges, counters, and grapples in addition to Issen
- A polished modernization that preserves the feel of classic Onimusha while adopting a contemporary action-game system
- Strong appreciation for the personalities, expressions, humor, and character backgrounds of Musashi and the other characters

### Weaknesses

- A lack of exploration and puzzle elements outside combat can make playtime feel dull without repeated battles
- Repeatedly traveling between mission points on large maps, along with MMO-style farming and quests, can be tiring
- Enemy variety is limited, and some enemy designs are said to resemble those in other action RPGs

## Links

- [Onimusha: Way of the Sword on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3449)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3449/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T01:06:28.623Z