Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks Capcom’s return to its classic samurai action series with a modern take on its swordplay-focused combat spanning around 20 hours of gameplay. The playable demo has already given players a taste of the action, including battles against Sasaki Ganryu and Daidara, and has received generally positive feedback for its combat. The full game releases on September 4, 2026.
What Time Does Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release?
Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 9:00 PM PDT / Friday, September 4 at 12:00 AM EDT. This is a simultaneous global launch, so players around the world will gain access at the corresponding local time. There are multiple editions available, but none provide an early access period, meaning every edition unlocks at the same global release time.
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Region |
Release Date & Time |
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United States (PT) |
September 3, 9:00 PM |
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United States (CT) |
September 3, 11:00 PM |
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United States (ET) |
September 4, 12:00 AM |
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United Kingdom (BST) |
September 4, 5:00 AM |
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Germany (CEST) |
September 4, 6:00 AM |
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Russia (MSK) |
September 4, 7:00 AM |
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UAE (GST) |
September 4, 8:00 AM |
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India (IST) |
September 4, 9:30 AM |
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China / Singapore (CST/SGT) |
September 4, 12:00 PM |
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Japan (JST) |
September 4, 1:00 PM |
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Australia (AEST) |
September 4, 2:00 PM |
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New Zealand (NZST) |
September 4, 4:00 PM |
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Editions Explained
There are three editions of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The Standard Edition costs $69.99, while the Deluxe Edition is $79.99, and the Premium Deluxe Edition is $89.99 on Steam. The higher-priced editions primarily add cosmetic items, charms, outfits, and other bonus content.
- Standard Edition ($69.99): Includes the base game. Pre-ordering also provides the Lion Dog Charm and Sealed Curse Sword Appearance.
- Deluxe Edition ($79.99): Includes the base game and Deluxe Kit, which contains three charms, four sword appearances, the Red Armor outfit for Musashi, and the Crimson Lotus Oni Gauntlet. Pre ordering this edition also provides the Lion Dog Charm, White Monkey Charm, Sealed Curse Sword Appearance, and White Lion Sword Appearance.
- Premium Deluxe Edition ($89.99): Includes everything in the Deluxe Kit plus the Premium Kit, adding three haori outfits, three outfits for Okuni, three outfits for the Oni Lady, and an in-game mini digital soundtrack. It also includes the Deluxe Edition’s pre-order bonuses.
Sword appearances are purely cosmetic, but they let you change how your weapon looks during the intense combat without affecting its attacks, abilities, or stats.
- Released
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September 4, 2026
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, In-Game Purchases
- Engine
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