Our Onimusha: Way of the Sword game hub collects the essentials; here is everything confirmed so far.
What is Onimusha: Way of the Sword?
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an action-adventure game and a new entry in the Onimusha series. Players take the role of Miyamoto Musashi, a young samurai who arrives in Edo-period Kyoto looking to prove that he is unmatched in the way of the sword, and is drawn into a fight against the Genma, monstrosities from the underworld. Kyoto has been twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice, and Musashi wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artefact that grants the power to slay Genma, absorb their souls and convert them into a power source. The face model for this Musashi is the late Japanese samurai film actor Toshiro Mifune.
Release date and platforms
Onimusha: Way of the Sword was released on 4 September 2026. It is optimised for Xbox Series X|S, is handheld optimised, and is an Xbox Play Anywhere title. It is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming and handheld.
Is it on Game Pass?
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is not included with Game Pass. It is cloud playable with Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate, with a game purchase required.
Gameplay
The game is set in Kyoto, including shrines and temples such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose appearance is twisted by Malice. Combat is intense swordplay against Genma and formidable human opponents, with the Oni Gauntlet offering abilities beyond human limits. It is a single-player game, with Xbox achievements, Xbox cloud saves and Xbox Play Anywhere, and has 52 Xbox achievements worth 1,000 Gamerscore.
Editions
The hub covers the standard game. A Deluxe Edition includes the base game plus charms, sword appearances, an outfit for Musashi and an Oni Gauntlet appearance. A Premium Deluxe Edition adds further outfits for Okuni and the Oni Lady, haori and an in-game mini digital soundtrack. Deluxe and Premium kits are also available as upgrades. It is rated PEGI 18 for violence and bad language, and offers in-game purchases.
Who is making it?
It is developed and published by CAPCOM CO., LTD.
