It looks like the rumors were right. Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword is no longer releasing later in September, as the game has now been moved up to September 4, 2026, from its initial release of September 25, 2026. That means players will be able to jump into the long-awaited return of the Onimusha series a few weeks earlier than expected.
Yep, get ready for another early September title!
Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the first new mainline entry in the series in 20 years, bringing Capcom’s classic supernatural samurai action back with a new story set in a dark fantasy version of Edo-period Kyoto. This time, players will follow Miyamoto Musashi as he wields the mystical Oni Gauntlet and battles demons invading the city.
The game will also bring back familiar Onimusha mechanics, including Issen and Soul Absorption, while pushing its swordplay further for modern audiences. For anyone who has been waiting years to see this series return, this is easily one of Capcom’s bigger releases for 2026. Several of us have played the game, myself included and I can’t wait to play more of it.
No, it’s not a Soulslike, please stop calling it that. It’s a really fun action/adventure game, but once you get to play it more, you’ll understand.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be released on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
