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Onimusha Returns After 20 Years with Way of the Sword

Capcom revives its swordplay series with a new entry set in demon-filled Kyoto.

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The official OnimushaGame account announced the series reawakens with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a dark fantasy swordplay action game releasing September 4, 2026, and shared a message from director Satoru Nihei. PlayStation accounts promoted the title as out now on PS5. Players and reviewers described fluid combat with brutal finishers, exploration in Eastern Kyoto against Genma, and a Blade Barrages mechanic that triggers when crossing swords and requires a different follow-up attack to win. One user ranked the game second among mainline Onimusha entries.

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Combined views

4.4M

18 Sources, first seen 26d ago

37.8K likes2K comments1.6K saves2.4K reposts
Onimusha Returns After 20 Years with Way of the Sword

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Positive55.9%44.1%Negative

Based on 501 sentiment-bearing replies from 440 accounts across 13 conversations.

Sentiment

Positive55.9%44.1%Negative

Based on 501 sentiment-bearing replies from 440 accounts across 13 conversations.

18 Sources

@OnimushaGame@Ms5000Watts, Onimusha: Way of the Sword Director Satoru Nihei has a special message just for you!
@BipedalBastardnew Onimusha is great, chopping down Genma and exploring Eastern Kyoto feels really good
@PlayStationAUCapcom's classic series returns. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is out now on PS5.
@AniNewsAndFacts"Jujutsu Kaisen" creator Gege Akutami drew a special illustration to support the release of new video game "Onimusha: Way of the Sword"
@TheAnnajiOnimusha: Way of the Sword has this cool combat mechanic that I can’t wait to master: Blade Barrages. Crossing swords with an enemy will initiate a Blade Barrage. To break it, you’ll need to execute a different attack against the enemy—continuing with the same move will only result in defeat. So, if he’s attacking with a two-handed attack, I have to counter with a one-handed attack. It’s so freaking cool. 🥹 What is this game?! It just oozes greatness.
@GeneParkonimusha the type of game where the protagonist, the boss and me all say out loud “that was a good fight”. this game beams with confidence
@nib95_Capcom NAILED the combat in Onimusha: Way of the Sword! 🔥 Finishers are BRUTAL and the animations so fluid and slick. #PS5
@SpawnYaardReplyOne thing I do not like in Onimusha: Way of the Sword is that common enemies wait for their turn, in most cases they just stand to be slaughtered by you.
@ShirrakoGamingOnimusha Games Ranking (Mainline) 1. Onimusha 3 Demon Siege 2. Onimusha Way of The Sword 3. Onimusha Warlords 4. Onimusha Dawn of Dreams 5. Onimusha 2 Samurai's Destiny
@Genki_JPNThank you to @CapcomUSA_ for the Onimusha Way of the Sword code! 🙏🏽🔥✨ Combat feels great so far and I am happy that Onimusha is back after 20 years!
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    @OnimushaGame@Ms5000Watts, Onimusha: Way of the Sword Director Satoru Nihei has a special message just for you!
    @BipedalBastardnew Onimusha is great, chopping down Genma and exploring Eastern Kyoto feels really good
    @PlayStationAUCapcom's classic series returns. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is out now on PS5.
    @AniNewsAndFacts"Jujutsu Kaisen" creator Gege Akutami drew a special illustration to support the release of new video game "Onimusha: Way of the Sword"
    @TheAnnajiOnimusha: Way of the Sword has this cool combat mechanic that I can’t wait to master: Blade Barrages. Crossing swords with an enemy will initiate a Blade Barrage. To break it, you’ll need to execute a different attack against the enemy—continuing with the same move will only result in defeat. So, if he’s attacking with a two-handed attack, I have to counter with a one-handed attack. It’s so freaking cool. 🥹 What is this game?! It just oozes greatness.
    @GeneParkonimusha the type of game where the protagonist, the boss and me all say out loud “that was a good fight”. this game beams with confidence
    @nib95_Capcom NAILED the combat in Onimusha: Way of the Sword! 🔥 Finishers are BRUTAL and the animations so fluid and slick. #PS5
    @SpawnYaardReplyOne thing I do not like in Onimusha: Way of the Sword is that common enemies wait for their turn, in most cases they just stand to be slaughtered by you.
    @ShirrakoGamingOnimusha Games Ranking (Mainline) 1. Onimusha 3 Demon Siege 2. Onimusha Way of The Sword 3. Onimusha Warlords 4. Onimusha Dawn of Dreams 5. Onimusha 2 Samurai's Destiny
    @Genki_JPNThank you to @CapcomUSA_ for the Onimusha Way of the Sword code! 🙏🏽🔥✨ Combat feels great so far and I am happy that Onimusha is back after 20 years!
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