Everything you need to know about Onimusha: Way of the Sword — the developer, the story, the platforms, and the hardware required to play.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword (鬼武者 〜剣の道〜) is an all-new entry in Capcom's legendary Onimusha series, released on September 4, 2026. Developed and published by Capcom Co., Ltd., this swordplay action game reimagines the franchise with modern combat, a dark historical setting, and a protagonist drawn from Japanese legend.
Set in the early years of the Tokugawa shogunate, the game follows a young Miyamoto Musashi — modeled after the legendary Toshiro Mifune — as he arrives in Kyoto seeking to prove himself as the greatest swordsman under heaven. Instead, he encounters the Genma: demonic beings that have infiltrated the capital, shrouding it in clouds of Malice.
Killed by a Genma-possessed Sasaki Ganryu, Musashi awakens in the underworld, where a mysterious Man in White forcibly fuses the Oni Gauntlet to his arm and sends him back. Now armed with supernatural power he never wanted, Musashi must cut through the Genma menace — and come to terms with what it means to walk the way of the sword.
Capcom Co., Ltd. — the legendary Japanese studio behind Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, Devil May Cry, and Street Fighter. Known for the proprietary RE Engine and polished action gameplay.
Capcom Co., Ltd. self-publishes worldwide. The game supports 15 languages including Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, and Korean.
Genre: Swordplay Action
Players: Single-player only (no multiplayer)
Difficulty: Multiple difficulty levels including Action mode
Rating: PEGI 18 / Mature
Engine: RE Engine (Capcom proprietary)
Released September 4, 2026 across all major platforms
Released Sep 4–25, 2026
PS5 Pro Enhanced · DualSense haptics · Ray Tracing
Released Sep 4, 2026
4K Ultra HD · HDR10 · Dolby Atmos · Xbox Play Anywhere
Released Sep 4, 2026
Steam & Epic Games Store · Denuvo DRM · 4K/60fps+ support
Released Sep 4, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive features · Handheld & docked modes
Everything you need to know before buying
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is available for purchase on Steam, the PlayStation Store, the Xbox Store, the Epic Games Store, and the Nintendo eShop. A free playable demo is available on all platforms, covering the opening stages including the Kiyomizu-dera Temple area and the Sasaki Ganryu boss encounter. PC players should note the game includes Denuvo anti-tamper DRM.
Windows 11 required · SSD mandatory · All specs below are official Capcom requirements
| Component | Minimum (1080p / 30fps) | Recommended (1080p / 60fps) | High (1440p / 60fps) | Ultra (4K / 60fps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i5-12400 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| GPU | GTX 1660 (6GB) / RX 5500 XT (8GB) | RTX 2060 Super (8GB) / RX 6600 (8GB) | RTX 4060 Ti (16GB) / RX 6750 XT (12GB) | RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 12–16 GB | 12–20 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB SSD | 50 GB SSD | 50 GB SSD | 50 GB SSD |
Note: An SSD is required — the game will not run properly on a traditional HDD. 60 FPS at 1080p is achievable on the "Medium" graphics preset with upscaling. Frame rates may drop during high-load scenes. The PC version includes Denuvo anti-tamper DRM.
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