Capcom released the third trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword at Gamescom 2025, showcasing three Genma experiments that protagonist Musashi Miyamoto will face off against.
These Genma experiments include:
- Greater Nue: A ferocious, Chimeric beast that can harness the power of lightning.
- Kogashira: Humans warped by parasitic Genma that create poisonous clouds of Malice.
- Chijiko: A grotesque mass of interwoven human faces with far-reaching tentacles.
In addition, Capcom went over the abilities that Musashi can use in battle:
- Deflect: A defensive action that reflects attacks back at enemies – including projectiles.
- Parry: Well-timed blocks parrying incoming attacks can stagger foes, create openings for counterattacks, and even knock enemies back into their allies or terrain.
- Blazing State: A temporary offensive power-up triggered by landing multiple parries that also generates Blue Souls fueling special attacks using Oni Power.
- Soul Absorption: Choose the right moment in the heat of battle to absorb the souls of defeated foes to recover health, enhance equipment, unlock new abilities, and more.
- Issen: Strike enemies a split-second before they land a blow to unleash this high-risk, high-reward counterattack that is an iconic element of the Onimusha series.
Watch the 3rd trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword below, via Capcom’s YouTube channel:
Onimusha is rooted in the Sengoku period, Japan’s legendary age of warring states. The games infuse history with Japanese folklore to tell tales of warriors who wield the mystical power of the Oni. These heroes are drawn into conflict with the Genma, relentless monsters hellbent on conquering the world.
Lastly, Onimusha: Way of the Sword will release in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
