Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets a new trailer during gamescom 2025 showcasing a new locale & combat mechanics

During Opening Night Live, Capcom revealed even more details and a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

This newest trailer highlights even more of the dynamic action that Onimusha promises fans, but the big focus was on the strange and unsettling creatures you will be encountering. From monsters that reform when cut in half to a strange being with a really long neck, Musashi is going to have his work cut out for him in this upcoming adventure. 

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is in development for 2026 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam).

You can find the trailer, new screenshots, and details from Capcom below:

A flashy new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuted in today’s showcase, delving into an eerie new locale within its dark fantasy world. The latest footage also revealed monstrous enemies and unsheathed a slice of the combat mechanics at the core of the swordplay action.

Deep beneath the game’s setting of Kyoto is a secret laboratory where a sinister and enigmatic entity known as Dokyo toils away creating new Genma. Her twisted creations include:

• Greater Nue: A ferocious, Chimeric beast that can harness the power of lightning.
• Kogashira: Humans warped by parasitic Genma that create poisonous clouds of Malice.
• Chijiko: A grotesque mass of interwoven human faces with far-reaching tentacles.

 To carve a path through these abominations, protagonist Musashi Miyamoto wields his own powers, including the iconic Issen and Soul Absorption abilities at the core of the Onimusha experience:

• Deflect: A defensive action that reflects attacks back at enemies – including projectiles.
• Parry: Well-timed blocks parrying incoming attacks can stagger foes, create openings for counterattacks, and even knock enemies back into their allies or terrain.
• Blazing State: A temporary offensive power-up triggered by landing multiple parries that also generates Blue Souls fueling special attacks using Oni Power.
• Soul Absorption: Choose the right moment in the heat of battle to absorb the souls of defeated foes to recover health, enhance equipment, unlock new abilities, and more.
• Issen: Strike enemies a split-second before they land a blow to unleash this high-risk, high-reward counterattack that is an iconic element of the Onimusha series.

The trailer also provides a glimpse of combat beyond swordplay, including archery and a dual-edged blade with a whirlwind attack. Stay tuned for more gameplay details as Onimusha: Way of the Sword approaches its 2026 release for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.