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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches September 4 After 20-Year Wait

Capcom revives the Onimusha series with Edo-era swordplay action.

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Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a dark fantasy swordplay action game set in Edo-era Kyoto, reaches release on September 4. The official account posted launch event images and urged players to become an Onimusha. Retailer The Game Collection shared unboxings of the Premium Deluxe steelbook and Lenticular Edition. PowerPyx posted a trophy guide and roadmap. Xbox Wire detailed combat tips. Motion actor Wataru Koga described his full commitment to the project. TheSphereHunter and theRadBrad released videos on the return after twenty years, with early players praising the battle mechanics.

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3.4M

26 Sources, first seen 28d ago

77.7K likes2.9K comments5.4K saves9.3K reposts
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches September 4 After 20-Year Wait

Sentiment

Positive59.9%40.1%Negative

Summary

Many accounts celebrated the Onimusha: Way of the Sword launch for its gameplay and fantasy themes, while others objected to platform choices, censorship decisions, and artist selections.

Based on 384 sentiment-bearing replies from 354 accounts across 12 conversations.

Sentiment

Positive59.9%40.1%Negative

Summary

Many accounts celebrated the Onimusha: Way of the Sword launch for its gameplay and fantasy themes, while others objected to platform choices, censorship decisions, and artist selections.

Based on 384 sentiment-bearing replies from 354 accounts across 12 conversations.

26 Sources

@OnimushaGameThanks to those who made it out to our launch event! We’ll see you in the streets of Edo-era Kyoto very soon.
@game_collection“ANOTHER STEEEEEEEELBOOOOOOOK!” Onimusha Way of the Sword launches tomorrow, and we couldn’t resist opening up the Premium Deluxe Edition for a sneak peek at the steelie! 👀 We’ve even thrown in a cheeky look at the Lenticular Edition too, because we’re good like that! Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch, right here at The Game Collection! 📔 https://www.thegamecollection.net/collections/onimusha-way-of-the-sword
@XBOXWireOnimusha: Way of the Sword's swordfighting is some of the best we've played - here are some of the fantastic ways to turn a fight in your favor: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/03/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-tips-guide-combat/
@PowerPyxOnimusha Way of the Sword Trophy Guide & Roadmap 🏆: https://www.powerpyx.com/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-trophy-guide-roadmap/
@katsugekizaKatsugekiza: Wataru Koga A culmination of my motion‑capture life. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Releases tomorrow, Friday, September 4. To everyone who placed their trust in me— I made my decision, and put my entire being into this. This is Wataru Koga, nothing more and nothing less. Everything I have built up over the years is poured into this work. With heartfelt gratitude. https://www.capcom-games.com/onimusha/ws/ja-jp/ #onimusha #motioncapture #mocapactor #KATSUGEKIZA #WataruKoga https://www.capcom-games.com/onimusha/ws/ja-jp/
@JamiesActOnimusha: Way of the Sword. PlayStation delivers the best. Again.
@TheSphereHunterI can't believe it's been 20 years since the last Onimusha game. The all new Way of the Sword not only revives the series but it does it confidently and with style! My latest video on the game's triumphant return is live now! As always RTs very much appreciated 👹
@GeneParki'm early in Onimusha but i may actually end up writing about it. the battle mechanics is exactly what i've been hoping for. it's innovative and engaging and very unique.
@thaRadBradHaven’t tweeted in a while but Onimusha Way of the Sword is here! Capcom has been delivering some heat this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stK-_oN5DXg
@dokibirdIt's launch day for one of my favorite series growing up & it's sponsored by MSI ! I'll be giving away a few game codes at the end of the stream! 🕐9pm PST / 5am GMT / 1pm JST https://youtu.be/8pnwyh0V72Y ⬇️Check out the promotion: https://msi.gm/Dokibird-Onimusha #msiGamingMonitor #PR
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    @OnimushaGameThanks to those who made it out to our launch event! We’ll see you in the streets of Edo-era Kyoto very soon.
    @game_collection“ANOTHER STEEEEEEEELBOOOOOOOK!” Onimusha Way of the Sword launches tomorrow, and we couldn’t resist opening up the Premium Deluxe Edition for a sneak peek at the steelie! 👀 We’ve even thrown in a cheeky look at the Lenticular Edition too, because we’re good like that! Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch, right here at The Game Collection! 📔 https://www.thegamecollection.net/collections/onimusha-way-of-the-sword
    @XBOXWireOnimusha: Way of the Sword's swordfighting is some of the best we've played - here are some of the fantastic ways to turn a fight in your favor: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/03/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-tips-guide-combat/
    @PowerPyxOnimusha Way of the Sword Trophy Guide & Roadmap 🏆: https://www.powerpyx.com/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-trophy-guide-roadmap/
    @katsugekizaKatsugekiza: Wataru Koga A culmination of my motion‑capture life. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Releases tomorrow, Friday, September 4. To everyone who placed their trust in me— I made my decision, and put my entire being into this. This is Wataru Koga, nothing more and nothing less. Everything I have built up over the years is poured into this work. With heartfelt gratitude. https://www.capcom-games.com/onimusha/ws/ja-jp/ #onimusha #motioncapture #mocapactor #KATSUGEKIZA #WataruKoga https://www.capcom-games.com/onimusha/ws/ja-jp/
    @JamiesActOnimusha: Way of the Sword. PlayStation delivers the best. Again.
    @TheSphereHunterI can't believe it's been 20 years since the last Onimusha game. The all new Way of the Sword not only revives the series but it does it confidently and with style! My latest video on the game's triumphant return is live now! As always RTs very much appreciated 👹
    @GeneParki'm early in Onimusha but i may actually end up writing about it. the battle mechanics is exactly what i've been hoping for. it's innovative and engaging and very unique.
    @thaRadBradHaven’t tweeted in a while but Onimusha Way of the Sword is here! Capcom has been delivering some heat this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stK-_oN5DXg
    @dokibirdIt's launch day for one of my favorite series growing up & it's sponsored by MSI ! I'll be giving away a few game codes at the end of the stream! 🕐9pm PST / 5am GMT / 1pm JST https://youtu.be/8pnwyh0V72Y ⬇️Check out the promotion: https://msi.gm/Dokibird-Onimusha #msiGamingMonitor #PR
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