Onimusha: Way of the Sword Releases ‘Severing Fates’ Trailer

Capcom has released the “Severing Fates” trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to give fans another sneak peek into Musashi’s journey. In the Onimusha: Way of the Sword  Severing Fates trailer, Musashi visits a shrine known for severing the connecting threads of fate, but what he finds there is a twisted presence that preys on innocent wishmakers.

Capcom recently released its official benchmark tool for Onimusha: Way of the Sword on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. To access the benchmark tool on Steam, users must click the “Request Access” button for a Onimusha: Way of the Sword playtest. The benchmark tool allows gamers to measure system’s performance for free in a stress test. 

Onimusha: Way of the Sword releases on September 4 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Pre-orders are available now featuring the “Sealed Curse” sword skin and “Lion Dog” charm as bonuses.

The Switch 2 version of Onimusha: Way of the Sword runs at 1080p 30 FPS in docked mode and 900p 30 FPS in handheld mode. There will also be a variable 30 to 40 FPS frame rate mode and access to motion controls. 

Lastly, the Steam page describes the game as follows:

Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy.

Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?