Overview

• The playthrough shows Musashi investigating Kiyomizu-dera as Malice spreads, cutting through Genma with the Oni Gauntlet in play.
• The demo concludes with a boss encounter against historical rival Sasaki Ganryu, previewing the game’s duel-focused pacing.
• Capcom says the same demo will be playable at PAX West in Seattle from August 29 to September 1.
• Developers have highlighted accessible difficulty and parry timing as design pillars, with the Issen mechanic and soul-collecting Oni Gauntlet returning.
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword is slated for 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, set in early Edo-period Kyoto corrupted by Malice.