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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Guide

Combat timing, souls, the Kiyomizu-dera demo route, named bosses, and current release facts for Capcom's samurai action game. Independent unofficial fan site.

Release window
September 4, 2026
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Combat, souls, bosses
Platforms
PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2
Musashi fighting a large Genma in a bone-strewn Japanese courtyard under a red sky Musashi delivering a wide sword slash against a tentacled demon in a torch-lit courtyard Musashi in a dark forest shrine, katana glowing blue amid red energy streaks

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What you can look up now

  • Parry, deflect, Issen, and blade-clash timing.
  • Soul colors and when absorption is worth the risk.
  • Kiyomizu-dera demo route and the Sasaki Ganryu duel.
  • Daidara and other named encounters that already have footage.
  • Release date, demo, platforms, and edition prices from the store page.

How pages are labeled

  • Official — store page, Capcom notes, or the game itself.
  • Demo — visible in the public demo.
  • Preview — review footage or preview sessions, not yet fully rechecked in the retail build.
  • Release — updated after the full version is confirmed.