Onimusha Way of the Sword new gameplay trailer reveals Miyamoto Musashi as lead

The legendary Japanese swordsman is the main lead

Capcom has just treated its fans with an exciting new gameplay trailer that reveals Miyamoto Musashi as the main protagonist of Onimusha Way of the Sword.

Following a more restrained original reveal, this new teaser delves deep into the action, depicting Musashi’s absorption into the Onimusha realm in the late Edo era. This trailer was recently revealed at the PlayStation State of Play event.

The legendary Miyamoto Musashi draws his blade as the protagonist for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. ⚔️Watch the latest trailer to see glimpses of Musashi as he fights for his very life in a Kyoto twisted by the influence of the encroaching Malice.#Onimusha pic.twitter.com/uzMVOYq80c

— Onimusha (@OnimushaGame) February 12, 2025

Miyamoto Musashi and the gameplay trailer

In the new gameplay trailer of Onimusha Way of the Sword, you can clearly see that Capcom has done an amazing job of bringing Miyamoto into this gaming realm as the main lead.

Musashi, renowned for his swordsmanship, creative abilities, and philosophy, now holds the Oni Gauntlet, bringing his distinct approach to bear on the evil Genma. The gameplay clip shows Musashi fighting not only a massive monster but also a slew of smaller, yet no less hazardous, monsters and enemies.

The combat system appears to be both fluid and strategic, with Musashi leveraging the enemy’s own speed against them by throwing them into environmental hazards such as fire to ignite them. His arsenal is not restricted to a single sword; he can flip between twin swords and use elemental assaults in a variety of combat situations.

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You can say that the combat is pretty similar to the old Onimusha games, but it’s more polished this time. It’s comparable to Ghost of Tsushima, with a bit of sword hack-and-slash action. Overall, it looks amazing, and I hope we can get a free demo for this game. Towards the end of the trailer, you can also notice that the Oni Gauntlet can talk. Additionally, there were some humorous and comic relief scenes with Musashi, suggesting that he won’t be a totally serious main lead.

This game is scheduled to release in 2026 and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. What are your thoughts about the Onimusha Way of the Sword new gameplay trailer? Do share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

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