{"rewrite":{"id":"r_da3d4a5e8d7926559150411e","clusterId":"c_ed960287aa2b672f90852360","slug":"onimusha-way-of-the-sword-released-today-for-ps5-xbox-switch-2-pc","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Onimusha: Way of the Sword Launches as First New Series Entry in 20 Years","summary":"Capcom released Onimusha: Way of the Sword on September 4, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. It is the first new mainline entry in the sword-fighting series in about 20 years, following Shin Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams from 2006. The game is set in early Edo period Kyoto, where the demonic Genma have spread miasma, and follows Miyamoto Musashi, modeled on Toshiro Mifune, who gains the Oni Gauntlet and fights the invaders. Combat keeps the series' parry, repel, and Issen counter moves and adds a new Kuzushi Issen against enemies with broken stance. The standard edition costs 8,990 yen, the deluxe edition 9,990 yen, and the premium deluxe edition 10,990 yen, with a CERO Z rating for players 18 and older. Reviews were strong at launch: Metacritic scores at the time of writing were 89 for the Switch 2 version, 86 for PS5, 83 for Xbox Series X, and 82 for PC, with critics praising the combat and questioning the open-world elements. Capcom said the game is not a direct sequel but is built to be a starting point for new players.","whyItMatters":"Capcom is positioning the title as a fresh entry point rather than a continuation of prior storylines, betting that a 20-year gap can bring in new players instead of only serving returning fans.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe deluxe edition bundles a kit with an omamori charm for Miyamoto Musashi and appearance-change items, while the premium deluxe edition adds appearance items for Musashi, Izumo no Okuni, and Oni no Kijin plus a digital soundtrack. The game is single-player only.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne review scored the game 9 out of 10 and called it \u0026#34;a masterpiece that sharply cuts into the history of sword-fighting games,\u0026#34; while a roundup of overseas reviews quotes an outlet saying that \u0026#34;when Musashi is handling well, he seems like an unstoppable force of nature.\u0026#34; The same coverage notes that the open-world elements drew criticism even as the combat was praised.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparately, MSI Computer Japan is running a campaign from September 4 to October 30, 2026, that gives a Steam standard edition code for the game to buyers of eligible QD-OLED gaming monitors who post a review. Purchases must be made between August 21 and October 30, applications close November 13, and the code must be activated on Steam by April 4, 2027. Applicants must be 18 or older.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"One review calls Onimusha: Way of the Sword \"a masterpiece that sharply cuts into the history of sword-fighting games\" and scores it 9/10. The first new mainline entry in 20 years is out today on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC.","twitterPost":"After 20 years, Onimusha returns as a fresh start, not a sequel: Capcom built Way of the Sword to be \"an Onimusha that can be started from now.\" Musashi's revival is out today.","threadsPost":"Onimusha Way of the Sword arrives today across PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC, but its CERO Z rating is a notable break for the mainline series, which traditionally targeted a broader audience. Capcom is betting on mature combat to revive the franchise.","newsletterBlurb":"Capcom's sword-fighting series returns today with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the first new mainline entry in about 20 years. Launch reviews are strong, with the Switch 2 version leading Metacritic at 89, though some critics questioned the open-world design. The game is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch (Impress)\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2136682.html\",\"title\":\"剣戟アクション「鬼武者」シリーズの最新作「鬼武者 Way of the Sword」本日9月4日に発売\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2609043d\",\"title\":\"Latest 'Onimusha' Series Entry 'Onimusha Way of the Sword' Released Today! 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