Capcom’s samurai-slashing series is back in action with a brand-new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, giving fans a closer look at its eerie underworld setting, grotesque enemies, and the razor-sharp combat mechanics that define the experience. If you’ve been itching to parry, counter, and unleash a perfectly timed Issen, this is your moment.
Down Into the Depths
The trailer takes us beneath Kyoto to a secret laboratory where Dokyo, a sinister new figure, is busy crafting nightmare fuel in the form of fresh Genma. Among her creations:
- Greater Nue – A lightning-wielding chimeric beast.
- Kogashira – Former humans twisted into poison-spewing horrors.
- Chijiko – A grotesque mass of writhing human faces with tentacles that would make any Resident Evil boss jealous.
Combat That Cuts Deep
Series protagonist Musashi Miyamoto isn’t heading into battle empty-handed. He’s packing a full arsenal of iconic Onimusha abilities:
- Deflect – Bounce attacks (even projectiles) right back at enemies.
- Parry – Time it right to stagger foes, open them up for counters, or even fling them into their buddies.
- Blazing State – Land enough parries and unlock a temporary Oni-powered rampage.
- Soul Absorption – Absorb souls mid-fight to heal, upgrade, and unleash special Oni attacks.
- Issen – The legendary counterattack returns: strike a split-second before an enemy lands a blow for a lethal payoff.
The trailer also teases combat variety beyond swordplay, including archery and a dual-edged whirlwind blade, hinting at a deep and evolving arsenal.
Coming 2026
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches in 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Expect more reveals as the path to release sharpens.