Overview

• The project coalesced in early 2020 when Capcom’s RE Engine reached maturity and the right development team was assembled after a two-decade hiatus.
• A live demonstration at Summer Game Fest drew praise for its deliberate parry system and dynamic enemy stunts.
• Players will control Miyamoto Musashi, whose face mirrors actor Toshiro Mifune, and wield an Oni gauntlet that channels supernatural abilities and collects Souls mid-battle.
• Capcom has planned a playable demo for Gamescom in August 2025, giving broader access to its parry-driven combat ahead of release.
• Way of the Sword is slated to release for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2026 as a standalone entry unconnected to earlier games or the Netflix series.