Capcom announced during Sony's State of Play livestream on June 2 that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch on September 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A playable demo is available immediately. The game is a new entry in the Sengoku-era survival action series that began in 2001.
capcom dropped a release date for onimusha: way of the sword during sony's state of play — sept 25 on ps5, xbox series, and pc. there's a demo you can play right now. classic sengoku-era action with demons.
Story fills a coverage gap in anime category (underrepresented at 4%) with specific, sourced claims from multiple outlets (Anime News Network, Eurogamer) about a new game release and demo.
The Onimusha series has been dormant for years, with only remasters since 2019. A full new entry with a same-day demo signals Capcom's confidence in reviving the franchise. The demo's immediate availability lets players try before they buy, a rarity for major releases.
onimusha's been in remaster jail for years. a brand new game with a demo you can play the same day it's announced? that's a power move. capcom is betting big on this revival.
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