Capcom's RE Engine has built an enviable reputation over the past several years. From Resident Evil to Devil May Cry and Monster Hunter — though the last franchise is certainly not without its fair share of technical issues — the engine has repeatedly demonstrated that modern AAA games do not necessarily have to place absurd requirements on PC hardware to deliver a polished presentation. Onimusha: Way of the Sword continues that trend from a performance perspective, although we came away considerably less impressed by its visuals. The game runs very well on modern hardware, particularly compared to many contemporary Unreal […]

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For a solid generation or so, Capcom remained primarily focused on maintaining and growing its suite of major IPs such as Resident Evil and Monster Hunter. That said, as a publisher, Capcom is home to countless other franchises – many of which have been underrepresented in recent years. In the wake of the immediate success of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom have expressed great interest in “re-activating IPs that haven't had a new title launch recently.”

Representing the first new proper entry in two decades, Onimusha: Way of the Sword officially launched late last week to immediate success, achieving aggregate scores inline with their other recent success ‘Pragmata’ – while outpacing it sales-wise (selling 1 million copies in its first day compared to 2 days for Pragmata).

Not only is this a major achievement in and of itself (especially given that there has not been a new entry since 2006), but Way of the Sword already accounts for 10% of the franchise’s lifetime sales.

As part of their press release celebrating this milestone, Capcom revealed that they plan to bring back many of their other dormant IPs, writing: “In addition to regularly releasing major new titles each year, Capcom is focusing on re-activating IPs that haven’t had a new title launch recently. The company is working to further maximize corporate value by leveraging its rich library of content, including [Onimusha].”

As mentioned, while Capcom is known best nowadays for a select few IPs such as Resident Evil, Monster Hunter and Street Fighter, the publisher’s full suite of franchises is vast and includes all sorts from Mega Man to Ace Attorney; Dino Crisis to Devil May Cry; Lost Planet to Final Fight and countless others.

Any and all of these are ripe for a revival (except for Mega Man which is set to receive a new entry next year), and so it will be interesting to see how Capcom proceeds from here.

KitGuru says: Are you one of the 1 million who purchased Onimusha: Way of the Sword? How does it compare to the originals? What smaller Capcom franchise would you like to see revived next? Let us know down below.

Rebel Wolves and CAPCOM have announced that their latest games, The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, have already surpassed one million units sold across all platforms. The Polish developer shared the news on social media with a celebratory image. The Japanese studio, on the other hand, put out a press release that provided a bit more info; Onimusha: Way of the Sword became a million-seller on its launch day, and its performance was already enough to push the franchise's lifetime sales to over 10 million units. They're great results in both cases. Rebel Wolves is a […]

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Capcom just proved that reviving a dormant franchise after two decades still works. Onimusha: Way of the Sword crossed one million sales on its very first day out, and that’s pushed the whole series past 10 million copies sold since it began.

Not bad for a franchise that hasn’t had a proper new entry in over 20 years.

Capcom credited the strong launch to a heavy marketing push beforehand, including multiple demos and hands-on events aimed at getting the game in front of as many players as possible. It clearly worked. And it’s a big signal for what’s coming next, because Capcom has made no secret that this is part of a wider plan to dust off older IP and turn it into new releases.

Capcom’s bigger plan

This win doesn’t exist in isolation. Capcom’s had a genuinely stacked year, with Resident Evil Requiem in February, Pragmata in April, and the Dragon’s Dogma 2 expansion Dark Arisen also landing. Mega Man: Dual Override is next up on the 2027 slate, marking the series’ first new game since Mega Man 11 back in 2018.

If Onimusha’s launch numbers keep growing, which they will, expect Capcom to keep raiding the archives- and why wouldn’t they? It’s working.

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Capcom already had a great year thanks to the launch of Resident Evil Requiem, which has continued to sell strongly since its February release. However, Capcom also had two riskier projects coming out this year, a brand-new IP in Pragmata, and a revival of the long-dormant Onimusha series. Both of those risks appear to have paid off. 

Capcom has been on a run all year, with Resident Evil Requiem setting records and Pragmata quickly becoming a surprise hit for a debut IP. We learned back in April that Pragmata had gone on to sell over a million copies. Now just a few days on from launch, Onimusha: Way of the Sword has also surpassed the 1 million copies sold milestone.

Way of the Sword is the first full Onimusha game in two decades, marking a major revival for the PS2‑era action series. Unlike the older games, which used fixed camera angles and slower combat, Way of the Sword adopts a faster, more modern action style while keeping the series’ demon‑hunting roots intact.

With over a million copies sold already, Way of the Sword is already well on its way to becoming the highest‑selling game in the series. To do that, it would need to surpass Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, which sold over two million copies back in 2002.

Capcom’s big year isn’t over yet though. Later in October, Capcom will release Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, a huge rework of the base game plus a major expansion on top, giving new players a reason to jump in and old players a reason to return. Then in 2027, all attention will turn towards Monster Hunter, as Wilds is due to get a massive expansion.

KitGuru Says: Did you play the original Onimusha games back in the day? Are you excited to see the series finally return with a new game? 

The latest Adrenalin software fixes a major bug that caused crashing in Apex Legends and adds two games for full support. AMD Adrenalin Edition 26.9.1 Adds Support for Onimush: Way of the Sword and The Blood of Dawnwalker; Fixes Various Bugs Previous Version Had A week ago, we reported that AMD's latest Adrenalin Edition 26.8.1 software was causing issues with RX 9000 series in some games. As per several reports, the driver caused crashes in games like Apex Legends and Starfield, mostly on the Radeon RX 9000 systems. While AMD didn't confirm the issue, Apex Legends did, and said it […]

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With the massive success of the first two entries in the Resident Evil series, CAPCOM tried to take the game's formula in slightly different directions for other projects, such as the original Devil May Cry and Onimusha. While the former eventually evolved into something completely different, essentially creating the character action genre, the latter stuck to its Resident Evil roots the longest, only breaking away with the fourth entry in the series, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, which also signaled the beginning of the series two-decades absence. While it is commonly believed the series' hiatus was caused by its overall popularity, […]

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AMD has partnered with Capcom to offer a new game bundle, granting buyers a copy of Onimusha: Way of the Sword with select Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards. The promotion runs through September 26th, with eligible purchases at participating retailers receiving a redemption code.

The coupon unlocks on September 4th, when Capcom’s new action title officially launches. Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the first mainline entry in the series since 2006, set in a supernatural take on early Edo‑period Kyoto and following Miyamoto Musashi as he battles demonic forces.

The qualifying hardware across processor and graphics card lineups can be found below:

Supported Ryzen CPUs:

• Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
• Ryzen 9 9950X3D
• Ryzen 9 9900X3D
• Ryzen 7 9850X3D
• Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Supported Radeon GPUs:

• Radeon RX 9070 XT
• Radeon RX 9070 GRE
• Radeon RX 9070

A full list of participating retailers can be found on AMD’s bundle page here.

KitGuru says: Are you planning to upgrade your system with a new CPU or GPU, or build a new one in the near future? Planning on taking advantage of AMD's new bundle?

AMD has announced its latest game bundle, which packs a free copy of Onimusha: Way of the Sword with its Radeon 9000 & Ryzen 9000 products. AMD's Latest Game Bundle Has Arrived, Packs A Copy of Onimusha: Way of The Sword With Latest Radeon & Ryzen Products Gamescom 2026 is going on, and we are seeing the announcement of the latest game bundles. NVIDIA announced Control Resonant for its RTX 50 GPUs, and AMD is announcing Onimusha: The Way of the Sword for its Ryzen and Radeon products. A copy of the game, worth $70 US in value, will be […]

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NVIDIA expands GeForce Now support with new AAA games to Steam Machines, Firefox, and better Fire TV integration. GeForce Now Brings New Game & Hardware Support: Steam Machines & More, Game Anywhere on Any Device Today, at Gamescom 2026, NVIDIA is expanding the list of games and hardware that support its GeForce Now technology. With the game streaming service, gamers will now be able to play the latest AAA releases on a wider range of hardware. In terms of game releases, NVIDIA has announced six new games coming to GeForce Now. All of these are AAA releases and include: In […]

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With Onimusha: Way of the Sword, CAPCOM is bringing back on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 a series that has been too long on hiatus. Although the playable demo sold the game to most fans already, despite its low challenge level (which will be addressed in the full game with difficulty sliders), a new bit of information that has arrived thanks to an exclusive preview by PC Gamer reveals how CAPCOM is going to defy expectations, featuring more open-ended scenarios alongside the linear stages the series always featured with its unique take on the classic […]

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is setting out to be the best comeback the CAPCOM series could have had after a 20-year long hiatus, but the playable demo released last month on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S left more than a few disappointed by the incredibly tame challenge level. While Producer Akihito Kadowaki confirmed the final game would hit harder than the demo, it wasn't specified how difficulty would actually be tweaked. However, it seems like players will have greater control on the game's challenge level with granular settings. "We’ve built this game with the […]

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Although CAPCOM is going through a new golden age releasing high-quality new entries in beloved series like Devil May Cry 5, Resident Evil Requiem, Street Fighter 6, and Monster Hunter Wilds as well as new IPs like PRAGMATA, the Japanese publisher went through some rather dark times during the PS3 and Xbox 360 era, requiring a publisher-wide reset to return to the glory days. This reset, and the RE Engine which powers all modern games by the Japanese publisher, are the reasons why Onimusha is coming back with Onimusha: Way Of The Sword after 20 years, according to director Satoru […]

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the long-awaited revival of one of CAPCOM's most beloved dormant franchises. Developed and published in-house, it's the first mainline entry in the series since 2006's Dawn of Dreams, which means fans have been waiting for exactly two decades. Built on the studio's proprietary RE Engine (the same technology behind all of CAPCOM's most recent games), Way of the Sword aims to modernize the series' signature blend of visceral sword combat and dark supernatural horror for a new generation of players. The original Onimusha games sold over 9 million copies combined, making it a sizable […]

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In today’s day and age, it is highly common for many anticipated games to ultimately be delayed a couple times prior to their official and eventual launches. On the flip side, it is far less common for a game to end up having its release date brought forward. Such is the case however with Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword – officially confirming that it is arriving 3 weeks earlier than initially announced.

Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, the official Onumusha team shared the welcome news, writing: “We are delighted to bring Onimusha: Way of the Sword to you earlier on September 4, 2026.”

Initially planned to release on the 25th of September, this means that fans will be able to get their hands on the game up to 3 weeks earlier than expected.

It is worth noting that this change in release date has impacted some logistics, with Nintendo Switch pre-orders all being cancelled – meaning you’ll need to pre-purchase the title once again. In addition, what was previously a pre-order bonus has now been changed to an ‘early adopter’ bonus; eligible for all purchases up until the 25th of September (the game’s original launch date).

No reason was given for this change in release date. That being said, late September will see a number of major releases, including but not limited to Silent Hill: Townfall and Control Resonant.

Early October is even more stacked, with Rayman Legends Retold; Ace Combat 8; Gears of War: E-Day; Star Wars Galactic Racer and others all coming in the first week of the month – and so perhaps they are simply trying to carve out a space for the game to thrive.

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A couple of weeks ago, Canadian retailer PNP Games changed the launch date of Onimusha: Way of the Sword from the official September 25, 2026 to September 4. The game was featured in CAPCOM's Spotlight the following week, but CAPCOM did not announce any changes to the release date, so it seemed like an error on the retailer's part. However, earlier today, the Japanese developer confirmed it: Onimusha: Way of the Sword is now set to debut on September 4 across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series S|X, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. […]

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is set to continue CAPCOM's incredible streak in 2026, and the Japanese publisher showed more of its upcoming PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 game during its latest Spotlight showcase. The new footage suggests that the low enemy aggression seen in the playable demo may have been addressed, but some may be disappointed to learn that the game is not launching earlier than anticipated. During the segment focused on the first new entry in the series since 2006's Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, Director Nihei Satoru introduced the game's story and setting […]

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We've previously highlighted the utter craziness of the September release schedule, and the craziest part of it all was the fact that Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Control Resonant, and Silent Hill: Townfall all released in the span of two days (September 24-25). However, it seems like CAPCOM might be about to move Onimusha out of the way, advancing its release date to September 4. That's the new date listed by Canadian retailer PNP Games, though no other major retailer has updated it yet. They might be ahead of everyone else, or it might be simply a mistake. CAPCOM has […]

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Capcom has revealed its lineup of games for Gamescom 2026, headlined by the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the recently revealed Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Mega Man: Dual Override and Street Fighter 6. Gamescom attendees will have the chance to play all four titles at the publisher's booth in Hall 9. With Gamescom set for the end of August, players keen to get their hands on the first new Onimusha game in years will be able to try the game out once more ahead of its September 25, 2026, release. Though you can also try it out right […]

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