Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming to Switch 2 on September 25, demo announced (Update)
Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches for Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other platforms on September 25. The release date was previously announced during the PlayStation State of Play stream event.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC (Steam), and Switch 2 simultaneously. A demo is currently available on PS5, Xbox, and Steam. The Switch 2 demo will be available at a later date.
You can find the new Onimusha: Way of the Sword Switch 2 trailer, new screenshots, and more details via Capcom below:
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, an all-new entry in the Japanese swordplay action game series, launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 25, releasing simultaneously with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is available for pre-order today via the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Windows Store.
Players can also get even closer to the action with exclusive motion controls on Nintendo Switch 2. This input option wields the Joy-Con 2 controllers, offering an intuitive way to enjoy the title’s exhilarating sword combat and perform other in-game actions, such as aiming with the bow.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the first brand-new entry in the Onimusha franchise in 20 years. The dark fantasy adventure follows the story of Miyamoto Musashi, a young samurai whose legend is etched in Japanese history, as he battles monstrous Genma invading Edo-period Kyoto. Armed with the mystical Oni Gauntlet, players will wield power beyond human limits to take down creatures from the underworld in absorbing combat that matches depth with intensity.