Following the announcement of the Okami sequel and the next Onimusha title, Capcom announced in a recent press release that it plans on “reactivating dormant IPs that have not had a new title launch recently.” “In addition to regularly releasing major new titles each year, Capcom is focusing on reactivating dormant IPs that haven’t had a new title launch recently,” reads the press release. “The company is working to further enhance corporate value by leveraging its rich library of content, which includes reviving past IPs like the two titles announced above, in order to continuously produce highly efficient, high-quality titles.” Several Capcom titles have large fan bases that are dying for them to be reactivated. This includes fan-favorite titles like Dino Crisis and the Dead Rising series. Onimusha: Way of the Sword
will launch sometime in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword details:
Fight through bloodbaths of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy. Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?
About the Onimusha Series
Debuting in 2001, the first game in the Onimusha series tells the story of a young warrior during a time of widespread war in feudal Japan. Acquiring the power of the Oni, he becomes an Onimusha and battles against the evil Genma that are attempting to conquer of the world.
The game’s “Issen” critical counter action mechanic and satisfying swordplay action became defining pillars of the series.
With people and events inspired by real-life history cast into its eerie dark fantasy setting, the trials and fates of the characters painted a unique and engrossing tale that drew widespread acclaim.
Building on that success, the series has gone on to spawn numerous hit titles and even an original Netflix animation. To date the Onimusha series has sold over 8.7 million* units worldwide.
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