Summary
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword gives fans a new protagonist and modern gameplay.
- The trailer showcases tactical combat, hinting at a focus on defense and strategic options.
- Scheduled for 2026, the game features Musashi Miyamoto battling Genma in Edo-era Kyoto.
Capcom dropped a new trailer for Onimusha: Way Of the Sword, and it carries plenty of new details about the gameplay experience and the legacy behind its new protagonist, Musashi Miyamoto. There’s been a leap between mainline Onimusha games, but now may be a better time for Onimusha: Way of the Sword than ever, since Capcom seems like it’s hitting a strong stride in its release schedule.
The Onimusha games date back to 2001 with Onimusha: Warlords, and although there hasn’t been much recent hype for the series ahead of Capcom’s newest announcements, it’s among the list of the best-selling Capcom games. The new Onimusha project appears to be somewhat of a soft reboot, taking its focus away from Samanosuke Akechi and allowing new players and old fans to enter on a clean slate.
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A new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword premiered during the February 12 PlayStation State of Play event, mixing gameplay and cutscenes to give gamers a better idea of what’s in store for them when it drops in 2026. The trailer shows a group of enemies the player is likely to be taking on over the course of the game before showing off Musashi Miyamoto, who seems to be eager for a fight. Miyamoto appears to be based on the legendary Japanese swordsman of the same name from the Edo period, with gameplay showcasing a double-bladed stance that the historical figure was also known for.
Onimusha: Way of The Sword Reveals its Protagonist and Gameplay
Onimusha: Way of the Sword offers a take on gameplay that seems to be a mix of reactive, intense swordplay, along with strategic positioning. In this trailer, Miyamoto is shown parrying several enemies before engaging in more aggressive combat. This makes it appear as if defensive options will be the primary focus here, since Miyamoto is often shown outnumbered in combat scenarios, needing to be crafty about his approach.
The gameplay also shows Miyamoto picking up a table and utilizing it as a shield, in addition to segments where he tosses enemies into breakable pieces of furniture. Miyamoto is shown using an Oni gauntlet in various sections of gameplay, but it seems like Capcom may be saving more of those details for later. Many of the cutscenes shown appear to go all-in on showing off a humorous, youthful Musashi Miyamoto who may have plenty of lessons to learn along his journey. Fans have pointed out that this game’s timeline appears to precede the 2023 Onimusha anime, which features a much older version of Musashi Miyamoto, although it’s not clear whether there is an explicit continuity between these entries. Although Capcom hasn’t shown too much, fans are hyped to see more about Onimusha: Way of the Sword soon.
Fight through bloodbaths 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?
