Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Up to September 4
The move-up is a rare positive scheduling change that puts the new Onimusha in a crowded September release window alongside titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong.
Reporting from 1 sources: ASCII.jp.
Capcom announced on July 2 that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will now launch on September 4, 2026, three weeks earlier than the original September 25 date. The Nintendo Switch 2 download version requires re-reservation because pre-orders were automatically canceled due to store specifications. A demo version is available with save data bonuses.
Capcom moved the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword from September 25 to September 4, 2026, citing a desire to deliver the title as soon as possible. The change applies to all platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Windows. For the Nintendo Switch 2 download version, pre-orders were automatically canceled due to store specifications, and users must re-reserve. A demo is available now; save data cannot transfer to the full game but offers bonuses for keeping it.
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