The Onimusha series originated back in 1997, with Yoshiki Okamoto’s idea to create Sengoku Biohazard, a ninja version of Capcom’s own 1996 Resident Evil. I remember being blown away by the game and sequels and finally, we are returning to that universe with modern technology.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword tells the heroic tale of a sole samurai fighting against hordes of twisted creatures known as the Genma. Wielding an Oni Gauntlet, our new protagonist will mow down enemies in this dramatic story, set in a beautiful and eerie rendition of Kyoto.
True to the series’ soul-sucking action combat, absorbing souls to restore health and use special moves in the heat of battle is key to victory.
Experience thrilling sword fights and slice through hordes of Genma when Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on PS5 in 2026.
Ahead of the launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the second entry in the series, Onimusha: Samurai’s Destiny, will be remastered for PlayStation 4. This marks the first time this classic title in the series has been released since its original 2002 launch on PlayStation 2.
