Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Forward

Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the upcoming action-adventure sequel for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, volition present beryllium released earlier than antecedently guided: it volition beryllium disposable connected September 4 alternatively than September 25.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the archetypal bid introduction successful 20 years; Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams released for PS2 successful 2006. IGN awarded it an 8.8 retired of 10 reappraisal score. Way of the Sword, meanwhile, is acceptable successful Kyoto during the aboriginal Edo period, and we were rather impressed by it successful our caller hands-on league astatine Summer Game Fest.

A demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword is disposable present for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (on some Steam and the Epic Games Store). Those who play the demo (and, crucially, person prevention information connected their hard drive) and past bargain the crippled volition person a Kubi Akari charm successful the afloat release.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword looks to proceed a large 2026 for Capcom, who enjoyed large reviews and immense income numbers for Resident Evil Requiem earlier this year.

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