| Brands | CAPCOM |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 04 September 2026 |
| Suitable For | PS5 |
| Type | Video Game |
| Age | GCAM +18 |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Fighting, Role-playing (RPG) |


Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers intense, blood-soaked swordplay action set in a dark fantasy version of Edo-era Kyoto, where history has been twisted by a corruptive force known as Malice.
Every stage is filled with danger, mystery, and cinematic intensity as players fight through a world overrun by horrific underworld creatures known as the Genma.
At the center of the story is a lone samurai who carries the legendary Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact granting the power to stand against the darkness and transcend human limits.
The journey follows Miyamoto Musashi, who arrives in Kyoto with a single purpose: to refine his mastery of the sword and prove himself as a warrior without equal.
But his path quickly becomes something far greater than personal ambition. As the city is consumed by Malice and overrun by Genma, Musashi is forced into a brutal struggle that will define his fate—and the meaning of his blade.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers a deeply immersive melee combat experience built around precision and impact:
Authentic Sword Techniques
Experience a wide range of real sword-based combat moves where every strike carries weight and consequence.
Dynamic Blade Clashes
Combat evolves through intense weapon clashes that add depth and tension to every encounter.
Genma Battles
Face monstrous beings from the underworld in fast, brutal, and cinematic combat scenarios.
Oni Abilities
Harness supernatural powers for both offensive and defensive combat advantages.
Issen Technique
Execute high-risk, high-reward precision strikes that define the Onimusha combat legacy.
The Oni Gauntlet is essential for survival against the Genma.
By consuming the souls of defeated enemies, players gain strength beyond human limitations, unlocking devastating power that transforms combat potential.
This system embodies the core identity of becoming an Onimusha—a warrior who stands between humanity and the abyss.
Explore a haunting reimagining of Kyoto during the Edo era, transformed into a corrupted battlefield.