Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo Gets New Content

Capcom has released additional content for its demo version of action RPG Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The update adds a second quest where players explore the Oni Refuge. It features an early slice of the story, including new gameplay mechanics and introducing players to the boss Daidara. The release of the update also see the demo becoming available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the first new entry in the series in 20 years and is set to release for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2026. Taking place in an alternate dark fantasy Japan where samurai battle against the supernatural, the game follows Miyamoto Musashi, who is armed with a mystical Oni Gauntlet and battles demons invading Edo-period Kyoto.