Capcom has proven off new gameplay of its upcoming 2026 motion recreation, Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Greater than that, we lastly know who’s main the subsequent Onimusha and it is none aside from historic swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
In a brand new trailer that premiered at the PlayStation State of Play, Capcom supplied a brand new glimpse at the gameplay of the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Whereas the upcoming motion recreation will not be out till 2026, it is wanting fairly good with sword-based motion gameplay and large enemies.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword will even star Miyamoto Musashi, a Japanese swordsman whose exploits with the blade are well-known in historical past. His sword abilities look unparalleled right here as properly, however we additionally acquired a take a look at his rogueish, and comedic, persona.
In a press launch, Capcom calls Onimusha: Way of the Sword a darkish fantasy motion recreation starring one of Japan’s most well-known historic figures. Musashi’s face has apparently been modeled after Toshiro Mifune, the late, iconic Japanese film star who has performed Musashi in samurai films.
Way of the Sword will happen in Kyoto which has been taken over by an evil pressure referred to as Malic which is summoning Hell and its residents into Japan. That is the first new onimusha recreation in twenty years, although Capcom additionally introduced that it’s going to launch a remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Future on Might 23, 2025 to get followers prepared for the subsequent recreation.
For every thing else introduced right this moment, take a look at our round-up of all the large new from the PlayStation State of Play.
Matt Kim is IGN’s Senior Options Editor.