Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets a fall release date and you can play the demo today

There is finally a release date for Capcom's eagerly awaited samurai-action franchise. Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which was unveiled during Sony's June 2026 PlayStation State of Play event, is scheduled to release for the PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X on September 25, 2026. Capcom also surprised fans by releasing a 30-minute playable demo on the PlayStation 5.

Rather than being a direct follow-up to the beloved PlayStation 2 games, Way of the Sword is a new beginning. The Oda Nobunaga plot has been fully closed, as previously revealed by series producer Keiji Inafune. Instead, this new entry shifts the setting to Edo-era Kyoto and puts players in the shoes of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.

The otherworldly dangers still exist even though the historical timeline has changed. Malevolent spirits from Japanese legend, known as the Genma, are making a comeback. To live, Musashi will need to use both his extraordinary sword abilities and his recently developed Oni powers, which are powered by gathered souls.

In addition to previewing how Musashi acquired his magical skills and hinting at the dark forces behind the demon menace, the most recent teaser features a dramatic boss fight atop Mount Oe. This includes enemies like the "mad scientist" antagonist Dokyo, who uses a lab to produce more Genma.

The surprise PS5 demo offers a meaty 30-minute slice of the game. Players will get to test out Musashi's combat abilities against waves of Genma while also facing off against his iconic rival swordsman, Ganryu.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Capcom's fourth major AAA release of 2026, trailing behind the massive successes of Resident Evil: Requiem, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter Stories 3. If the upcoming samurai title delivers on the promise of its latest trailer, Capcom's incredible winning streak is poised to continue well into the holiday season.