Onimusha: Way of the Sword
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Onimusha, Resident Evil, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter franchises boost Capcom H1 results
Capcom reported significant financial growth for the six months ending September 30, 2026, with net sales up 49% year-on-year. This surge was primarily driven by strong performance in its Digital Contents segment, fueled by major franchises like Resident Evil, Pragmata, Monster Hunter, and Onimusha. Several titles, including Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, exceeded sales expectations, contributing to an overall increase in unit sales.
Japan’s best-selling games of September 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on top
Famitsu data reveals Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave was Japan's best-selling game in September 2026, selling over 153,000 copies. Nintendo led publisher sales, while the Nintendo Switch 2 topped hardware sales for the month.
Phantom Blade Zero Debuts to Over 500,000 Concurrent Steam Players
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved a strong launch, surpassing 500,000 concurrent players on Steam and receiving a 'Mostly Positive' user rating. The game's performance is noted as being significantly ahead of other recent action RPGs, with estimates suggesting over one million copies sold before launch across PC and PlayStation 5.
Capcom's golden streak continues as Onimusha and Pragmata sell well, but Monster Hunter Wilds conspicuously absent from financial report
Capcom's latest financial report shows strong sales for titles like Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Pragmata, and Resident Evil Requiem, contributing to significant revenue and profit growth. Notably absent from the report are sales figures for Monster Hunter Wilds, despite its predecessor's success, raising questions about its recent performance.
Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Nearly Tops 1.8 Million Sales
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold 1.78 million copies in its Q2 fiscal year 2026 results, with total franchise sales reaching 11 million. The game, which launched last month, is seen as a potential renaissance for the series, which has not seen a new entry in over 20 years. The title is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with a free demo also available.
After Onimusha's focused swordplay, Phantom Blade Zero delivers a sprawling, maximalist action epic
Phantom Blade Zero offers a sprawling, maximalist action epic with a vast array of weapons and combat mechanics, contrasting with the more focused swordplay of Capcom's Onimusha. While Phantom Blade Zero's ambition is exciting, its complex narrative and infodumps can be overwhelming compared to Onimusha's straightforward storytelling. Both games highlight distinct approaches to action combat and narrative presentation.
Phantom Blade Zero: Release Date, Game Specs and Early Reviews - Last Word On Gaming
Phantom Blade Zero, an action RPG inspired by wuxia fiction and Hong Kong martial arts cinema, is launching on PlayStation 5 and PC on October 29th. Developed by S-GAME, the game features fast-paced combat, over 50 weapons, and a semi-open world structure. Early reviews are highly positive, praising its combat system and dense world design, with some minor criticisms regarding storytelling and pre-release bugs.
Despite initial player concerns, Capcom feels good about Onimusha: Way of the Sword's difficulty, and says it has the data to prove it got it right
Capcom game director Satoru Nihei believes the difficulty in Onimusha: Way of the Sword strikes the right balance between challenge and player satisfaction, citing in-game data that aligns with the team's goals. While some early criticisms about passive enemies remain, the overall consensus and critical reception suggest the game successfully delivers a satisfying combat experience.
UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026 – Call of Duty, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending October 24, 2026, shows Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the top position, with the majority of sales on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort debuted at number two, and Final Fantasy Resonance entered at number four.
Phantom Blade Zero's Metacritic score beats out Onimusha and Nioh 3 as one of the top action games this year
Phantom Blade Zero has debuted with a Metacritic score of 88, positioning it as one of the year's top-rated action games and surpassing titles like Nioh 3 and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The game received high praise, including four-and-a-half stars from GamesRadar+, for its smooth and engaging combat.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Team Intentionally Avoided a Metal Gear Rising-Style Cutting System
Director Satoru Nihei discussed the intentional design choices behind Onimusha: Way of the Sword's dismemberment system, contrasting it with the extensive slicing freedom found in games like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Nihei explained that the team focused on reactive dismemberment tied to specific attacks to emphasize the power of abilities, rather than offering complete player freedom in cutting enemies. This approach, combined with Capcom's RE Engine technology and extensive animation work, contributed to the game's critical and commercial success.
Based on player data, Capcom's pretty happy with the difficulty level of Onimusha: Way of the Sword: 'We think…
Capcom is satisfied with the difficulty level of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, based on player data. Director Satoru Nihei stated that while the game isn't intended to be as challenging as titles like Sekiro or Nioh, players do encounter points where they struggle and die, but are ultimately able to progress and feel a sense of accomplishment. The team aimed for a roughly 20-hour experience with a mostly linear structure and optional exploration elements.
Future Capcom games will have Onimusha to thank for RE Engine's gnarly dismemberments
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword features advanced combat animations and a dynamic dismemberment system that director Satoru Nihei hopes will be integrated into future Capcom titles using the RE Engine. The technology allows for realistic cuts on enemies that react to player attacks, enhancing the impact of combat. This system was a significant development effort, leveraging the company's existing assets and in-house engine capabilities.
Despite its mixed reception, Marvel's Wolverine was September's top-selling new game in the US, making Sony launch revenues it hasn't seen since Helldivers 2
Marvel's Wolverine topped US video game sales in September, delivering the highest launch month dollar sales for a Sony-published game since Helldivers 2. Despite a mixed critical reception, the PS5 exclusive's success contributed to a significant uptick in PlayStation 5 console sales for the month. Other new releases like NBA 2K27 also performed well, with the game becoming the best-selling title of the year so far.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for September 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Wave makes the top 5
Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for September 2026, with Marvel's Wolverine taking the top spot. New releases like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuted at #4 and #7 respectively. The report also details the overall best-selling games of 2026 so far, led by NBA 2K27.
Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2
Marvel's Wolverine topped US game sales in September, marking the highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2. PlayStation 5 hardware sales saw significant year-over-year growth, leading the market despite overall content spending declining. Other notable new releases included EA Sports FC 27 and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.
Marvel’s Wolverine Proves You Shouldn’t Always Trust What You See On Social Media
Marvel's Wolverine has achieved significant sales success, topping September's charts and setting a new record for Sony-published games. Despite mixed player reception and a 'fun but forgettable' review score, the game's strong performance is highlighted by new data, which also indicates a rise in PlayStation 5 hardware sales.
Backlash to Sony ending PS5 discs comes from a "vocal minority of a revenue minority," analyst says - but that's still a community "that spends a lot of money"
An analyst suggests that the backlash against Sony ending PlayStation 5 disc production in 2028 represents a vocal minority of players, despite their significant spending habits. While physical sales remain strong for single-player titles, multiplayer games are overwhelmingly digital, a trend Sony is leveraging for cost savings and market control.
PS5’s Biggest Physical Games Look Very Different From Its Biggest Digital Hits
Data from Alinea Analytics reveals a significant split in PlayStation 5 game sales in 2026, with physical copies dominated by single-player AAA titles like Resident Evil Requiem, while digital sales hold a 70/30 lead overall. This trend is particularly pronounced in Japan for certain Capcom titles, though Sony is pushing digital-only consoles and digital versions of sports games.