Capcom has posted a ten-minute gameplay video for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which showcases sword combat, stealth moments, and a full boss fight. The footage comes from an in-person event demo, and attendees of PAX will have the opportunity to try it out. I’m sharing what stood out in the clip.
Oh, the combat looks weighty and deliberate – there are clear hits and counters, and stealth sections that mix pacing. The demo includes an extended boss sequence that gives a good sense of enemy patterns and how the Oni Gauntlet feels in play. A few animations are a bit rough in places, but the systems are readable.
Capcom’s event footage also includes some short exploration segments around a warped version of Edo-era Kyoto. If you want a deeper look at the footage, the video is available below.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword 10 Minutes Demo Playthrough
Curious what the demo shows? The clip gives a clear run-through of combat flow, stealth choices, and the boss encounter without spoiling every encounter. I like that enemy telegraphs feel readable, so fights often come down to timing rather than button-mashing.
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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?
Platforms and timing: Onimusha: Way of the Sword will arrive on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC sometime in 2026.
