Onimusha: Way of the Sword Returns to the Scene on September 4

On September 4, Capcom officially released Onimusha: Way of the Sword, making the title available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The date marked the franchise's return after nearly 20 years, delivering a reboot that blends samurai action with horror and dark fantasy elements.

What changes in your pocket when Capcom releases the new Onimusha

The game was developed using the RE Engine, the same technology used in Resident Evil Village and Dragon’s Dogma 2. The engine delivers more detailed animations and greater fidelity in hand-to-hand combat, offering polished graphics and fluid battles.

How to test the game's performance on PC

Prior to release, Capcom provided an official benchmark tool on Steam. The program plays cutscenes and a combat sequence, allowing users to check whether their computer meets the system requirements published by the company.

• Minimum requirements: Windows 11, 16 GB of RAM, GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) or Radeon RX 5500 XT (8GB), 50 GB of storage space.
• Recommended requirements: Windows 11, 16 GB of RAM, GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB) or Radeon RX 6600 (8GB), 50 GB of storage space.

Combat and progression in Onimusha

Protagonist Miyamoto Musashi, modeled after Toshiro Mifune's likeness, wields the Oni Gauntlet. The combat system focuses on swords, allowing players to parry, dodge, and counterattack, as well as use abilities that grant access to previously inaccessible areas.

Availability and languages

The free demo is already available across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, allowing players to experience part of the campaign and the combat mechanics. The game offers voice acting and text in Brazilian Portuguese, alongside audio in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese. Text is also available in Latin American Spanish, Polish, Arabic, and Korean.

Why the topic is trending now

The anticipation generated by the September 4 release, combined with Capcom's announcement that the game has no direct ties to previous titles but features specific references, has heightened fan curiosity. The availability of the demo and the benchmark, alongside new visual and mechanical content, has driven searches and discussions around the title.

With information from Omelete, TecMundo, Pizza Fria.