Onimusha Way of the Sword Release Date
Onimusha: Way of the Sword released on September 4, 2026 — three weeks earlier than the originally announced September 25 date. If you have seen both dates online, this page explains exactly what happened, when the game unlocked, and what shipped at launch.
The Short Answer
Release date: September 4, 2026 (worldwide; September 3 in the Americas time zones, matching the Steam listing). Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. The game is out now — it is not an early access release.
The Date Change — September 25 → September 4
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | State of Play announces a September 25, 2026 release, with the demo going live the same day |
| June 2026 | Nintendo Direct confirms a Switch 2 version, same release date |
| July 2, 2026 | Capcom announces the date is moved up to September 4 ("Release Date Moved Up to September 4!") |
| September 4, 2026 | Worldwide launch across all four platforms (Americas: evening of September 3) |
Because of the change, a lot of pre-release articles still say "September 25" — that date is outdated. Capcom’s official IR announcement (e260702) is the source for the new date.
Launch Details
- Japan unlocked at 13:00 JST on September 4; Americas unlocked the evening of September 3 local time.
- Launch price: $69.99 standard (see the Buy page for all editions and regional prices).
- Review embargo lifted at launch; Metacritic (PS5) sits around 86, OpenCritic 85 with a 94% recommend rating.
- The free demo remains available on all platforms — keeping a demo save unlocks the Kubi Akari charm in the full game.
- Steam peaked at roughly 47,000–62,000 concurrent players on launch day.
Release Date FAQ
- Is Onimusha Way of the Sword out? Yes — it released September 4, 2026 on all platforms.
- Why do some articles say September 25? That was the original date; Capcom moved the release up on July 2, 2026.
- Is it on Xbox Game Pass at launch? No — it is not in the Game Pass library (details on the Game Pass page).
- Does it require the previous Onimusha games? No — it is a reboot with no story connection to the earlier games.
- Is there a demo? Yes, free on every platform, expanded with new content in August 2026.