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Onimusha: Way of the Sword

187 people followed this on IGDB (opens in a new tab) before release· recorded 1 Nov 2026

Critic score4 critics
First release
Sep 04, 2026
Publisher
Capcom
Engine
RE Engine

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?

Also known as OnimushaWotS.exe

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Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 04, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2
Sep 04, 2026
PlayStation 5
Sep 04, 2026
All 4 release dates
Xbox Series X|S
Sep 04, 2026
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
20h
Main + Extras
25h
Completionist
65h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
samurai, dark fantasy, japan, feudal japan, male protagonist
… All 6, edo era

At a Glance

Critic Score
85
Main Story (IGDB)
20h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
25h
Completionist (IGDB)
65h

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 16,217 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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