Sword of Glory

Its bosses are every bit as demanding as those found in a Soulslike, but the journey between them isn't built around constant punishment. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a game that manages to challenge the player without becoming exhausting, allowing the game to shift naturally between moments of intense concentration and opportunities to simply enjoy stylish swordplay.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword director Satoru Nihei told Polygon about the history, films, and myths that inspired the samurai revival.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now releasing on Sept. 4, making it one of the earlier games in 2026's busy period.

Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the upcoming action-adventure sequel for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, will now be released earlier than previously guided: it will be available on September 4 rather than September 25.