Capcom Announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword Will Now Release Earlier - on September 4

Last month, a Canadian retailer, PNP Games, allegedly revealed a new release date for Capcom’s upcoming title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, but the studio had not yet made any official announcement regarding a delay. However, the information has now been officially confirmed.

Capcom announced on its official social media that the highly anticipated sequel will now be released on September 4 instead of September 25. The reasoning behind the change has not been disclosed, but it is almost certainly related to the simultaneous release of several major and highly anticipated titles at that time—including Remedy’s Resonant Control and Silent Hill: Townfall, which are set to launch on the same day, September 24. Therefore, Capcom likely aims to ensure that as many players as possible get to play Onimusha: Way of the Sword and appreciate it for what it is.

We are delighted to bring Onimusha: Way of the Sword to you earlier on September 4, 2026.

In addition to this post, Capcom reminded fans about the pre-order bonuses for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and announced that the demo will receive an update soon—though it will not include any new content.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword follows the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, who is fighting against demonic creatures from the beyond world. The gameplay of Onimusha: Way of the Sword still reminds of the older game series titles, as it includes a linear adventure with separate open areas, similar to another Capcom franchise - Resident Evil, as well as sword duels and a combat system focused on parries, counterattacks, and instant finishers. The developers also confirmed that the ability to absorb souls will return to the game, but there will also be new mechanics affecting the gameplay.

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The game will now release on September 4 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.