Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s upcoming samurai revival of the iconic series, dropped a new trailer alongside the release date at today’s PlayStation State of Play.
The trailer showcases plenty more gruelling, hard-hitting combat while highlighting the main protagonist’s journey and struggles.
“The game boasts a wide variety of action sequences, including the ultimate sword-fighting mechanics that realistically capture the impact of every strike, sword-to-sword clashes that create unprecedented tactical depth and a sense of exhilaration, and superhuman battles fueled by the power of the Oni.
Immerse yourself in true swordplay with ultimate slashing mechanics that realistically capture the impact of every diverse strike, unprecedented tactical maneuvers of blade-on-blade combat centred around parrying and deflecting, exhilarating moments from the signature Issen critical attack, and a diverse range of actions, including superhuman feats awakened by Oni power. Below you can see some of the movesets we’re revealing more information about today:
Reflex Combo
Continuously dodging enemy attacks fills the Reflex Dodge gauge, the red square on the bottom right. Once filled, unleash a powerful Reflex Combo.
Oni Strength
An Oni power that breaks through any stalemate with brute force. It aids in combat and exploration by shattering enemy defenses with powerful blows.
Oni Agility
An Oni power that clears a path with explosive speed. Among its many uses, Musashi can run across certain walls to access new areas.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases September 25, 2026, and players looking to hop into the experience can drop into a free demo available now.
