Capcom has unveiled the third trailer for Onimusha: Means of the Sword, centered on Musashi Miyamoto’s talents and the horrific Genma experiments.
A Spectacular and Terrifying Return
Whereas many of the consideration is on Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, Onimusha: Means of the Sword is shaping as much as be considered one of Capcom’s greatest hits for 2026.
It marks the return of Onimusha after 20 years, following the corporate’s acquisition of the rights to its lead actor. At Gamescom 2025 Opening Evening Reside, Capcom revealed a brand new trailer titled “The Genma Experiments.”
The Genma Risk
Within the depths of Kyoto, a darkish entity generally known as Dokyo is conducting horrific experiments in a secret lab, creating new monstrous Genma.
Amongst them are:
Better Nue: a chimera-like beast able to launching lightning.
Kogashira: deformed people that unfold toxic clouds.
Chijiko: a grotesque mass of human faces with tentacles.
Musashi Miyamoto, Humanity’s Final Hope
The hero Musashi Miyamoto should face these horrors utilizing swords, bows, soul absorption, and Oni powers.
The brand new trailer reveals him in motion, wielding each a basic sword and a double-edged lengthy blade, in addition to showcasing the improved use of the bow in fight.
A few of Musashi’s key methods embody:
Deflect: A defensive motion that displays assaults again at enemies – together with projectiles.
Parry: Properly-timed blocks parrying incoming assaults can stagger foes, create openings for counterattacks, and even knock enemies again into their allies or terrain.
Blazing State: A short lived offensive power-up triggered by touchdown a number of parries that additionally generates Blue Souls fueling particular assaults utilizing Oni Energy.
Soul Absorption: Select the correct second within the warmth of battle to soak up the souls of defeated foes to recuperate well being, improve gear, unlock new talents, and extra.
Issen: Strike enemies a split-second earlier than they land a blow to unleash this high-risk, high-reward counterattack that’s an iconic component of the Onimusha collection.
Darkish Fantasy Motion With RPG Parts
Onimusha: Means of the Sword blends motion, darkish fantasy horror, and RPG-style development.
Capcom additionally reminds followers they’ll revisit the collection now by way of the Onimusha: Warlords remaster and Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Future.
The sport will launch in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Collection X|S, and PC (Steam). No particular date has been given but, however it’s anticipated after Resident Evil Requiem (out February 27, 2026).
