{"id":1472,"date":"2026-06-15T04:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T04:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/?p=1472"},"modified":"2026-08-15T04:07:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T04:07:19","slug":"samurai-action-revival-capcom-reveals-onimusha-way-of-the-sword-for-nintendo-switch-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteshk.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/15\/samurai-action-revival-capcom-reveals-onimusha-way-of-the-sword-for-nintendo-switch-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Samurai Action Revival: Capcom Reveals Onimusha Way of the Sword for Nintendo Switch 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next-Gen Swordplay: Capcom unveiled Onimusha: Way of the Sword during Nintendo Direct, bringing the long-awaited samurai action series back to modern platforms on September 25, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joy-Con 2 Motion Features: The Nintendo Switch 2 edition takes full advantage of Joy-Con 2 motion controls, allowing players to perform intuitive sword slashes, parries, and counters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legendary Miyamoto Musashi: Set in Edo-period Kyoto overrun by demonic Genma, players wield the Oni Gauntlet as legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi in visceral melee combat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capcom is officially reviving its iconic samurai action franchise with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Showcased during the Nintendo Direct broadcast, the dark fantasy brawler is scheduled to launch worldwide on September 25, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set in early Edo-period Kyoto, Onimusha: Way of the Sword stars legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi as he seeks to become an unmatched warrior. After being ambushed by demonic entities known as Genma, Musashi is granted the mystical Oni Gauntlet, empowering him with supernatural abilities to repel the demonic invasion and absorb slain foes&#8217; souls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powered by Capcom&#8217;s RE Engine, the game focuses on precision sword combat, featuring lethal parries, blade locks, and the signature high-speed Issen counterattack system. On the Nintendo Switch 2, players can opt for Joy-Con 2 motion controls to directly control directional sword strikes and defensive stances for a more tactile combat feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-orders for Onimusha: Way of the Sword are live now ahead of its September 25 release across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Onimusha: Way of the Sword \u2013 Coming September 25th (Nintendo Switch 2)\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/83-AxiZ9ew8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a92026 Capcom Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Onimusha and Capcom are registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. PlayStation and PS5 are registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Steam and the Steam logo are registered trademarks of Valve Corporation. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capcom is officially reviving its iconic samurai action franchise with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Showcased during the Nintendo Direct broadcast, the dark fantasy brawler is scheduled to launch worldwide on September 25, 2026. 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