Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is proud to announce Onimusha: Way of the Sword™ is now available worldwide. The release marks the long-awaited return of the Onimusha™ series, revitalizing the classic franchise with its first new installment in 20 years. Now, the highly anticipated swordplay action game is finally here. Starting today, players can experience the critically acclaimed adventure for themselves and get absorbed in the intense sword combat on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword transports players to a twisted vision of Kyoto. Set during Japan’s Edo period, the game features real-life locations, local myths, and historical figures within a dark fantasy world. Among the cast of characters is protagonist Miyamoto Musashi, a fierce and striking young samurai, who today we now know as one of the most legendary figures in Japanese history.
Musashi’s likeness in Onimusha: Way of the Sword is also based on a legend, Toshiro Mifune, the late Japanese movie star whose iconic roles include portraying Musashi in "jidaigeki" period films. In the game, Musashi’s path takes an unexpected turn after a run in with the demonic Genma. He soon finds himself armed with an Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants abilities beyond human limits. While this power allows Musashi to slay these monsters from the underworld, he desires to fight with his strength alone. In his quest, he’ll face many gritty, blood-soaked brawls...
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