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Onimusha Way of the Sword — Release, Demo, Editions, and Gameplay
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Capcom's single-player samurai action game, released September 4, 2026 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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GAME INTRODUCTION
What to know before you play
Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases September 4, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. It is a single-player action game starring Capcom's version of Miyamoto Musashi. A free PS5 demo is available.
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- Updated release date, regional Steam timing, and platforms.
- PS5 demo length, save transfer, and Kubi Akari reward.
- Standard, Deluxe, and Premium Deluxe Edition differences.
- Minimum and recommended PC requirements.
- Single-player status, parry, deflect, Issen, souls, and Oni Armament.
Current buying facts
| Detail | Current official answer |
|---|---|
| Release | September 4, 2026 |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Free demo | PS5; about 30 minutes |
| US Standard price | $69.99 |
| US Deluxe price | $79.99 |
| US Premium Deluxe price | $89.99 |
| Players | One; offline play supported |
Older official coverage named September 25. Capcom's July 2 release-date update is the controlling source and moves the game forward to September 4. The former digital preorder reward is now an Early Adopter Bonus, and the storefront deadlines differ:
- Nintendo Switch 2: through September 24, 2026 at 8:59 PM PDT, according to Nintendo US.
- Capcom Town offer: through September 25, 2026 at 4:59 PM PDT / 7:59 PM EDT. Check the product page for your exact PS5, Xbox, Steam, Epic, or Windows purchase before relying on a cutoff; the cited platform stores do not all publish the same deadline.
The demo is enough to test the opening combat, not enough to support a complete boss guide, final performance verdict, ending guide, or best-weapon tier list without the released build.
Sources & evidenceOpen the references used for this page
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword official site
- Capcom release-date and Early Adopter update
- Nintendo US Switch 2 product page
- PlayStation Blog: August 25 Onimusha interview and September 4 launch confirmation
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword on Steam
- PlayStation Store — Onimusha concept page
- PlayStation Store — free demo
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Musashi can parry, deflect, and use precisely timed Issen attacks.Official media · source listed with the page evidence
The free PS5 demo covers about 30 minutes from the opening portion of the story.Official media · source listed with the page evidence
The Oni Gauntlet absorbs souls and enables Oni Armament attacks.Official media · source listed with the page evidence
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