Onimusha: Way of the Sword Complete Guide & Wiki
The complete Onimusha: Way of the Sword guide & wiki — master the combat system, beat Sasaki Ganryu, compare editions, check PC requirements and follow the September 25, 2026 release.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases September 25, 2026
The Game at a Glance
- Developer
- CAPCOM
- Release Date
- September 25, 2026
- Genre
- Swordplay Action
- Platforms
- PS5 · Xbox Series · Steam · Epic
- Setting
- Edo-period Kyoto
- Rating
- ESRB M
Editions & Pre-Order Bonuses
Three editions to choose from — pre-order bonuses are charms and sword skins.
Master the Way of the Sword
A patient, parry-focused combat system that rewards reading your opponent.
Featured Characters
Musashi, his fated rival, and the Oni and Genma around them.
Miyamoto Musashi
Voice: Kenichiro Thomson
An ardent samurai out to prove he is unmatched in the way of the sword — until an Oni Gauntlet binds to his arm.
Sasaki Ganryu
Voice: Tashinga Bepete
Musashi's fated rival, also bearing an Oni Gauntlet. He awaits on the temple stage of Kiyomizu-dera.
Oni Lady
Voice: Yuriri Naka
A female Oni housed in Musashi's Oni Gauntlet — the voice within, who can appear before him when the need arises.
Shuten Doji
Voice: Anthony Howell
A large Genma ruling the fortress atop Mount Oe — named for the legendary oni king of Japanese folklore.
Character art © CAPCOM
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Boss strategies, combat deep-dives, characters, locations and launch-day facts — the complete Onimusha: Way of the Sword wiki.
How to Download the Onimusha Demo (PS5, Xbox, Steam, Epic)
How to download the free Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo on PS5, Xbox, Steam and Epic — step by step, plus what to do if you can't find it.
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How to Beat Sasaki Ganryu in the Onimusha Demo
How to beat Sasaki Ganryu, the Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo boss. Attack patterns, parry & Issen timing, Story vs Action tips and common mistakes.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Parry & Deflect Guide
How parry and deflect work in Onimusha: Way of the Sword — perfect-parry timing, Blazing State, Blade Barrage and Blade Lock, and turning parries into Issen.
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