Capcom pulled back the curtain on Onimusha: Way of the Sword with a fresh "game overview" trailer that focuses on what matters most to action fans—the combat. The video centers on a boss fight against Dohatsu-ten, giving players a taste of the game's supernatural samurai combat system.

The new entry arrives September 25 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Nintendo Switch. This follows the successful remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, which hit those same platforms (minus Switch for older console versions) back in May 2025.

Onimusha has evolved considerably since Capcom first launched the series in 2001. The franchise leans into the Sengoku era's historical backdrop while layering in supernatural elements that set it apart from straightforward period action games. The series had been dormant for years before the 2019 remaster of Onimusha: Warlords breathed new life into the property.

The franchise's reach extends beyond gaming. A Netflix anime adaptation premiered worldwide in November 2023, directed by Shin'ya Sugai at Sublimation with legendary filmmaker Takashi Miike serving as supervising director. Miike's filmography—spanning live-action work like Ichi the Killer and Blade of the Immortal alongside anime projects like the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure film—brought serious pedigree to the adaptation. The series also inspired a CG animated film back in 2006 called Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, which combined footage from the PS2 game with original animated sequences.

For fans eager to experience the latest chapter of this enduring action franchise, the September release date means we're just a few months away. Whether you're jumping in fresh or returning to the series, the new trailer suggests Capcom is doubling down on what made Onimusha memorable—stylish combat mechanics wrapped in supernatural samurai storytelling.