In a nutshell

• Capcom released a new video for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, featuring a message from the developers revealing new details about the upcoming game.
• The game will focus on compelling characters, historic Kyoto locations, and ultimate sword-fighting action, using Capcom’s latest technology.
• Set in the Edo period, players will explore Kyoto as a soul samurai, using an Oni gauntlet to fight against twisted creatures known as Genma.

Capcom has released a new video for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, featuring a message from the developers that reveals new details about the upcoming game.

Onimusha Series Producer Akihito Kadowaki and Game Director Satoru Nihei share their thoughts on this completely new revival of the series, which can be seen in the video below:

New Onimusha: Way of the Sword Setting and Gameplay Details

“To add some detail to what we’ve shown in the video, in this game we are taking Onimusha’s signature sword fighting action and dark fantasy elements and using Capcom‘s latest technology to make this new game as captivating as possible.”

“We’re focusing on three core aspects: Compelling characters, including a new protagonist and enemies that are interesting more than just visually, The setting of Kyoto, a location brimming with historic spots with mysterious and unsettling backstories, And lastly, the ultimate sword fighting action,” said producer Akihito Kadowaki.

Director Satoru Nihei also shares some thoughts about the setting and combat emphasis of Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

“We decided to set this game in the Edo period of historic Japan. You’ll explore historic locations around Kyoto, such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, in a heroic tale of a soul samurai fighting against hordes of twisted creatures known as Genma. The protagonist, due to a twist of fate, finds himself wielding an Oni gauntlet. Now in Onimusha, he sets about mowing down the monstrosities roaming the world of the living and feeding their souls to the gauntlet. Through gritty, bloody-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?”

“Now, to talk about the action of the game. With sword-to-sword combat, we put particular emphasis on the satisfaction of slicing through enemies. As you saw in the footage released, there’s also plenty of soul-sucking action with the Oni gauntlet. By absorbing souls, you can restore your health as well as use special moves. Deciding how to absorb the souls of your enemy in the heat of an intense battle will be the key to victory.”

“We’re not trying to make an impossibly difficult game. Instead, we want to make a game where fans of action can experience thrilling sword fights and take satisfaction from slaying their enemies. We sincerely hope you look forward to what we are creating.”

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2026.