Capcom has released the latest trailer, “2nd Trailer: Formidable Foes Emerge,” for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the all-new instalment in the Onimusha series, scheduled for release in 2026. This update introduces new details about the game’s characters and action-packed gameplay, including the fearsome Sasaki Ganryu, who wields the power of the legendary Oni Gauntlet.
New Character Revealed Formidable Foe: Sasaki Ganryu
A swordsman, also known by the name Sasaki Kojiro. His fate seems inescapably intertwined with Musashi’s. It would appear he also wields an Oni Gauntlet…
Sasaki Ganryu engages in fierce sword combat with the protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi. Anticipation builds for the unfolding story of these two warriors, both wielders of the Oni Gauntlet.
At the end of the footage, a mysterious woman also appears.
Who is this character that emerges from the glow of Musashi’s Oni Gauntlet…!? A Glimpse
Into the Ultimate Sword-fighting Action.
You get a glimpse of the ultimate sword-fighting action that pursues exhilarating gameplay, featuring powerful moves like the “Issen”, a swift, decisive strike executed just before an opponent’s attack lands.
A devastating finishing blow delivered with a pair of hammer-like dual weapons. A powerful strike that even shatters the very air itself.
New Unseen Stages and Genma Demons
A new stage has been revealed, featuring floating ruins and massive boulders suspended in
the air.
Unlike the previously showcased iconic Kyoto location, Kiyomizu-dera, this mysterious and fantastical setting presents a new atmosphere — what awaits Musashi in this otherworldly realm?
A curious scene shows platforms appearing at a dead end, allowing progression. It seems this stage features unique mechanics for overcoming obstacles.
Formidable Foe: Daidara
A towering Genma that revels in wreaking havoc with mighty wings of its intimidating club. Constantly in a state of hunger, he seeks out sustenance with an obsessive fervor.
Kubi Akari
A strange, floating Genma variant, whose skin has a pale-bluish hue. They consume the floating souls that Musashi needs for his gauntlet, and puff up before firing blast of energy at their prey. Despite their diminutive size, they should not be underestimated.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2026. Stay tuned for more information.
