Onimusha: Warlords
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Review: Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Nintendo Switch 2)
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a triumphant return for the franchise on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering fast-paced action, an engaging story, and sublime visuals. Developed by Capcom using the RE Engine, the game features satisfying combat, creative boss fights, and a compelling narrative centered around Miyamoto Musashi's battle against demonic forces.
Miljonförsäljning för Onimusha: Way of the Sword på lanseringsdagen
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over one million copies on its first day, bringing the total sales for the Onimusha series to over 10 million units. This success reinforces Capcom's strategy of reviving older franchises and developing new titles.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword hits 1M sales on launch day
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million copies on its launch day across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. This success marks a strong revival for the dormant franchise, contributing to Capcom's focus on leveraging its back catalogue.
Capcom is reviving more dormant franchises after the success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Following the success of Onimusha: Warlords, which sold over a million copies, Capcom is considering reviving other dormant franchises. The company sees potential in its backlog of forgotten intellectual properties.
Low profile video games are proving massive hits and that bodes well
Recent AAA releases like Onimusha: Warlords and The Blood of Dawnwalker, despite not having the absolute highest budgets, have achieved significant success, selling over a million copies each shortly after launch. This trend suggests that confidently made games targeting specific demographics can thrive without relying solely on massive IPs or astronomical budgets, offering a positive outlook for the mid-tier game market.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword sells one million copies on its first day
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword has achieved over one million sales worldwide on its launch day, September 4, 2026. This success marks a significant revival for the franchise, pushing its lifetime sales past 10 million units. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Onimusha WOTS – High Level Gameplay On Hardest Difficulty
This article provides an analysis of Onimusha Warlords gameplay on the hardest difficulty setting. It focuses on the high-level mechanics and challenges presented by the game's most difficult mode.
September is always the best month for new video games - Reader’s Feature
This reader's feature reflects on September as a consistently strong month for video game releases, highlighting past favorites like Driver: San Francisco, Rayman Legends, Grand Theft Auto 5, Marvel's Spider-Man, Mafia: Definitive Edition, and Astro Bot. It also looks forward to upcoming titles such as Onimusha: Warlords, The Blood Of Dawnwalker, Marvel's Wolverine, Silent Hill: Townfall, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, and Control Resonant.
Best Oni Armaments in Onimusha Way of the Sword and how to get them
This guide details the best Oni Armaments in Onimusha: Warlords, focusing on the Wind-Whipper, Earth-Shakers, and The Flashing Void for their effectiveness in combat. It also provides locations for all six obtainable armaments, including those that can be missed during main story progression.
Onimusha Way of the Sword Stout Pillar locations
This guide details the locations of the three Stout Pillars needed to complete the 'Careful What You Wish for' quest in Onimusha: Warlords. It provides step-by-step instructions for finding each pillar within the game's Kyoto area, including combat encounters and environmental navigation.
Konami och Capcom utannonserar egna spelshower denna månad
Konami and Capcom have announced their own upcoming game shows. Konami Press Start will air tomorrow, showcasing titles like Silent Hill: Townfall and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, while Capcom Spotlight will take place on September 16th during Tokyo Game Show, featuring Monster Hunter Wilds and Street Fighter 6.
Games Inbox: Are retro video games becoming more popular?
This collection of reader letters discusses the growing popularity of retro gaming, the anticipation and potential console exclusivity of Grand Theft Auto 6, and the perceived resurgence in quality of Sonic the Hedgehog games. Other topics include Capcom's future releases, Sony's State of Play, and the long wait for Nintendo's Zelda remakes.
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Review
This review discusses the action-adventure game Onimusha: Warlords, highlighting its gameplay mechanics and presentation. The article mentions its availability on PC and other platforms.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 15 Ways It Changes the Classic Formula
Onimusha: Way of the Sword introduces significant changes to the classic samurai horror formula, shifting to an early Edo-period Kyoto setting and featuring a standalone story. The reboot modernizes combat with a third-person camera, a focus on parries and deflections, and a more physical dismemberment system, while also expanding character progression and integrating ranged weapons.
5 samurai movies to watch before playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword
This article recommends five samurai films to watch before playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which releases on September 3. It highlights films like Sword of the Stranger, Yojimbo, The Sword of Doom, Ninja Scroll, and the Samurai trilogy starring Toshiro Mifune, explaining how each relates to the game's themes and characters.
Here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom
The Future Games Show will broadcast live from Gamescom on Wednesday, August 26, featuring over 40 games and 13 world premieres. Subsequent shows include FGS Live from Gamescom with more reveals and FGS Best of Gamescom on Sunday, August 30, highlighting the show's best titles. Viewers can watch across platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Steam, and X, as well as on various gaming websites and Ginx TV.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Aug. 14: Ready, Set, Play!
This weekend's console deals include sales on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch titles. Notable discounts feature Black Myth: Wukong on PlayStation and Xbox, alongside various Capcom and Annapurna Interactive titles on Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also access free games like Big Walk and Dying Light 2: Stay Human.
Weekend Discussion - August 9, 2026
This Weekend Discussion article from Shacknews covers various topics including a mention of a remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, updates for Ghost Recon Wildlands, and a review of Chop Chop Inc. It also features a list of songs the author is listening to and mentions actor Sam Neill's final role in a Zelda movie. The article concludes with a call to subscribe to Shackpass and engage in the Shacknews Chatty comment thread.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Aug. 7: Let's all take a Big Walk
This article highlights various console game deals available for the weekend of August 7th. The new game "Big Walk" is available for free to PlayStation Plus members and on sale for Nintendo Switch owners. Numerous other titles across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms are also featured with discounts.
Evening Reading - August 6, 2026 - Happy QuakeCon!
This article rounds up news and events from August 6, 2026, with a strong focus on QuakeCon. Highlights include a new Quake update, merchandise collaborations with Nine Inch Nails, and tournament announcements. Other news includes updates on Grand Theft Auto 6, Ghost Recon Wildlands, and Onimusha, as well as Nintendo's financial reporting and a review of Chop Chop Inc.
