Onimusha: Way of the Sword
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Nintendo pre-order updates – July 5, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Chef Kawasaki amiibo, more
Nintendo has released its latest pre-order updates for July 5, 2026, featuring a variety of games and amiibo across multiple regions. Notable new releases include The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and the Chef Kawasaki amiibo. The list details upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, with release dates and available retailers.
What are we all playing this weekend?
Several members of the gaming team shared their weekend plans, which include continuing walkthroughs of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Lords of the Fallen, trying out demos for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Lullabies Made of Static, and returning to games like Soulframe and Overwatch. One team member is also focusing on coding a game prototype with their brother.
Capcom går mot strömmen – Onimusha: Way of the Sword släpps tre veckor tidigare
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4th, three weeks earlier than its original September 25th date. This decision was made to avoid a crowded launch window, with the new date placing it against titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker and Orbitals.
Capcom’s Gorgeous PS5 Action Game Moves Up Release Date
Capcom has moved up the release date for its upcoming PlayStation 5 action game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, to September 4, 2026. The game will also be available on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This marks the first entry in the Onimusha series in 20 years, featuring samurai battling supernatural forces in a dark fantasy Japan.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's release date has been pushed up to avoid the pre-GTA 6 scramble
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to avoid a crowded fall release window, particularly to steer clear of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. This adjustment aims to give the game a clearer path to market.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Up to Sept 4 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4, 2026, two weeks earlier than previously announced. This change affects digital pre-orders, which will be cancelled and require new pre-orders, and will be reflected in an updated demo. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
Capcom pushes forward Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date just days after devs stated they're not afraid of September's busy schedule
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4th, three weeks earlier than originally planned. This change affects all platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. The decision comes shortly after producer Akihito Kadowaki commented on the game's release within a busy September period, and ahead of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 launch in November.
Capcom says sike, we actually are releasing Onimusha: Way of the Sword early with the action game now set to escape the…
Capcom has moved the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward by three weeks to September 4, 2026, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. This decision appears to be a strategic move to avoid launching alongside major titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 later in the year.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date pushed forward, its devs deciding they'd rather fight vampires than cosmic entities and Scottish horrors
Capcom has moved the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward to September 4th, avoiding a crowded September release window. The game will feature an "early adopter bonus" for those who purchase it by September 25th on Steam or Epic Games Store. The article also discusses the game's genre, comparing it to titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the Nioh series.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launch brought forward to 4th September
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4th, three weeks earlier than previously announced. A demo is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, offering in-game bonuses for players who transfer save data. An early adopter bonus is also available for purchases made before September 24th.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is releasing 21 days earlier than expected, possibly cramping The Blood of Dawnwalker's…
Capcom has moved up the release date for the Onimusha: Way of the Sword reboot to September 4, from its original September 25 date. This change places it in direct competition with Rebel Wolves' debut action RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, instead of Silent Hill: Townfall and Control. The Onimusha reboot has garnered positive impressions, with a recent demo also receiving public acclaim.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moves Up to September 4
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Pre-orders for various editions are live, offering Early Adopter Bonuses until September 24. A free demo is also available, with players receiving an in-game charm for having demo save data.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets an earlier release date
Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will now be released on September 4, 2026, moving up from its original late September date. This earlier release is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Pre-order bonuses will be available as early adopter rewards until September 24.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Early
Capcom has revised the release date for the swordfighting game Onimusha: Way of the Sword. It is now scheduled to launch on September 4th, approximately three weeks earlier than its previously announced September 25th release.
Onimusha: Way of The Sword Is Launching 3 Weeks Early On September 4
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has been moved up to a September 4 release date, three weeks earlier than originally planned, to avoid competition with Grand Theft Auto 6. The game now faces a crowded September release window.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release Date Moved Forward
Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be released earlier than planned on September 4, moving up from its original September 25 date. The action-adventure game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Capcom moves up Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4, 2026, from its original September 25 date. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X, and PC. This change is likely to avoid the crowded release window in September and October, especially with Grand Theft Auto 6 expected later in the year.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword™ Release Date Advances to September 4
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will now release on September 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This is an earlier release than previously anticipated. A demo is available now, and players who pre-order will receive Early Adopter Bonuses.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Release Date Has Been Moved Up to September 4th
Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to September 4th across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The pre-order bonus will now be an early adopter bonus available until September 24th. Director Nihei Satoru revealed new gameplay featuring a unique Genma, and the revised date avoids conflicts with other major September releases.
"We can't back out now!" Onimusha: Way of the Sword developer laughs off concerns around 2026's packed September release window
Capcom producer Akihito Kadowaki is unfazed by the crowded September 2026 release window for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, stating the team "can't back out now." Despite the proximity to Grand Theft Auto 6 and numerous other titles, Kadowaki believes Onimusha's unique combat, setting, and characters will help it stand out. The game is set to launch on September 25, 2026.
