Capcom recently shared a five-minute video update directly from Akihito Kadowaki, the producer of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Satoru Nihei, its director.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2026.
Watch the message below, followed by a full transcript.
Message from the Developers
English
Japanese
Transcript
Akihito Kadokwaki, Producer
Greetings all! I’m Karawaki, the producer from ‘Onimusha: Way of the Sword‘. Thanks for joining us today.
Title of the game is the latest addition to Capcom’s legendary sword-fighting action series, Onimusha. To provide a bit more insight from what you saw in the video, we’re incorporating Onimusha’s iconic sword combat and dark fantasy elements while leveraging Capcom’s cutting-edge technology to make this new game as visually appealing as possible.
“We’re focusing on three core aspects:
- “Compelling characters, including a new protagonist and enemies that are interesting more than just visually.
- “The setting of Kyoto, a location brimming with historic spots with mysterious and unsettling backstories.
- “And lastly, the ultimate sword fighting action. These are the three core aspects we’re working to emphasize in our game.
“Now, I would like to introduce the director of this title, Nihei.”
Satoru Nihei, Director
“Hello. I am the director of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Nihei. Thank you for your time.
In our game, we’ve chosen to place the action in the Edo era of Japan’s history. You’ll traverse famous Kyoto landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera Temple in a thrilling narrative about a noble samurai battling waves of corrupted entities called Genma. The main character, due to an unexpected turn of events, possesses an Oni gauntlet. In the game Onimusha, he embarks on a brutal quest, slaughtering the grotesque creatures that roam the world of the living and feeding their souls into the gauntlet. As he fights through grueling, blood-drenched battles, he seeks his motivation to continue. What lies at the end of his journey remains to be seen?
You’ll encounter an intriguing ensemble of characters, each with their own distinctive twists on actual historical figures. Alongside thrilling duels and intense emotional storylines, the series offers a hauntingly beautiful portrayal of Kyoto.
Let’s discuss the gameplay mechanics now. The game features sword-to-sword combats that offer a thrilling sensation of cutting through adversaries. In addition, there is an element of soul absorption with the Oni gauntlet, as seen in the released footage. This allows you to regenerate your health and unlock special abilities. Strategically deciding when to absorb your enemy’s soul during an intense battle will be crucial for victory.
In simpler terms, our aim isn’t to create an insurmountably challenging game. Rather, we strive to design a game that offers adrenaline-pumping action scenes, featuring exhilarating sword fights, and allows players to feel a sense of accomplishment from defeating their foes. We eagerly anticipate your excitement for what we are developing.
Akihito Kadokwaki, Producer
Earlier, you saw a truncated version of the trailer’s preview. The complete version can be accessed immediately on the official game website. We encourage you to check it out! For certain regions, the gameplay footage was recorded without the dismemberment option activated. However, remember that the full game will indeed include both dismemberment and blood.
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2025-02-05 01:46