The new installment of the action series Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2026. At the center of the dark fantasy story will be Miyamoto Musashi — a young samurai whose legend is forever etched in the history of Japan. He will fight the Genma demons who have invaded Kyoto during the Edo period.
Why Miyamoto Musashi?
In a recent interview, project director Satoru Nihei shared interesting details about the choice of the main character. Miyamoto Musashi is not a fictional character, but a legendary Japanese swordsman, philosopher, and strategist who did not lose a single one of his 62 duels.
According to Nihei, the team was guided by several factors:
- Musashi's historical background is perfectly suited for implementing new gameplay mechanics, as he used any means and environment to win.
- Musashi strives to reach the top solely through his own strength. His forced use of the mystical Oni Gauntlet creates an interesting contrast.
- This allows showing the hero from a different perspective compared to the previous protagonists of the Onimusha series.
Is the game connected to previous installments?
Satoru Nihei also answered a question that worried many fans. Although Way of the Sword is the next full-fledged installment of the Onimusha franchise, it does not have any direct plot connections to the previous games. However, the developers have not forgotten about dedicated fans:
- The game will feature respectful references to the classic games of the series.
- Some enemies were created based on opponents from old installments so that fans can feel a familiar atmosphere.
The release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword will take place simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
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