Onimusha: Way of the Sword moves up its release date to September 4

Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will now launch on September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Epic). The swordplay action game was originally set to launch on September 25.

The game's previously revealed pre-order bonuses — a Lion Dog charm and a Sealed Curse sword appearance — will now be Early Adopter bonuses available until September 24. Those who purchase the Deluxe Edition or Premium Deluxe Edition will also get a White Monkey charm and a White Lion sword appearance as Early Adopter bonuses.

At the June 2026 Capcom Spotlight showcase, Capcom revealed a quick look at Dohatsu-ten, a winged warrior that Miyamoto Musashi will have to best during the game.

Josh went hands-on with the game at Summer Game Fest Play Days, and you can check out his impressions.

Today, Capcom announced the release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword is charging forward to September 4, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. The swordplay action game is now striking weeks sooner than anticipated, so players can leap into battle and absorb themselves in the Onimusha series’ long-awaited return as soon as possible. 

Pre-orders for Onimusha: Way of the Sword are available now. Players who jump in and secure the Standard, Deluxe, or Premium Deluxe editions before September 24 will receive Early Adopter Bonuses as rewards. For details, visit the official Onimusha: Way of the Sword website.

A demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword is out now on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. In the demo, players can experience the game’s satisfying action while exploring an early slice of the game. Players with save data from the demo can also look forward to claiming a Kubi Akari charm as a special bonus when the full game arrives on September 4.