{"id":4461,"date":"2026-06-05T20:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T20:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/?p=4461"},"modified":"2026-06-05T20:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T20:30:32","slug":"onimusha-way-of-the-sword-finally-gets-a-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/onimusha-way-of-the-sword-finally-gets-a-release-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Onimusha: Way of the Sword Finally Gets a Release Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-block-type=\"core\">After months of speculation, teasers, and fan anticipation, <strong>Capcom<\/strong> has finally revealed exactly when players will be able to jump into <strong>Onimusha: Put ma\u010da<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The highly anticipated revival of the legendary samurai action franchise will launch on <strong>September 25, 2026<\/strong> za <a href=\"https:\/\/overhypedgamer.com\/hr\/kategorija\/playstation\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"PlayStation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation<\/a> 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">I iskreno?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The wait is almost over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-return-of-a-legendary-franchise\" data-block-type=\"core\">The Return of a Legendary Franchise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Onimusha: Way of the Sword was originally announced during <strong>The Game Awards 2024<\/strong>, marking the long-awaited return of one of Capcom&#8217;s most beloved action series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Since then, Capcom has remained relatively quiet, revealing only small snippets of gameplay and cinematic footage while fans eagerly awaited a release date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Now we finally know when the next chapter begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-trailer-showcases-more-brutal-samurai-action\" data-block-type=\"core\">New Trailer Showcases More Brutal Samurai Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Alongside the release date announcement, Capcom also unveiled a brand-new trailer packed with intense sword combat, supernatural enemies, and cinematic moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The footage continues to highlight the darker tone of the game, blending historical Japanese settings with the series&#8217; trademark demonic fantasy elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">From what we&#8217;ve seen so far, Way of the Sword appears to be embracing everything fans loved about the original games while modernizing the experience for current-generation hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Onimusha: Way of the Sword - 5th Trailer: Release Date Announcement | PS5 Games\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LNq35HHUtNc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-big-year-for-action-games\" data-block-type=\"core\">A Big Year for Action Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">The September release window places Onimusha directly into one of the busiest gaming periods of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Several major publishers are already positioning their biggest releases ahead of November&#8217;s launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, creating an incredibly crowded autumn schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Still, few franchises carry the nostalgic appeal of Onimusha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">For many longtime players, this is one of Capcom&#8217;s most requested revivals, sitting alongside series such as Dino Crisis and Okami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"capcom-s-samurai-franchise-is-back\" data-block-type=\"core\">Capcom&#8217;s Samurai Franchise Is Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">While details about the story remain limited, Way of the Sword looks set to deliver exactly what fans hoped for: fast-paced sword combat, challenging enemies, supernatural powers, and the stylish samurai action that helped define the franchise in the early 2000s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">After nearly two decades without a brand-new mainline entry, Onimusha is finally making its return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">I iskreno?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">September suddenly became a lot more crowded.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After months of speculation, teasers, and fan anticipation, Capcom has finally revealed exactly when players will be able to jump into Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The highly anticipated revival of the legendary samurai action franchise will launch on September 25, 2026 for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC. And honestly? 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