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After 2 Hours, Capcom's New Onimusha Is My Most-Anticipated Action Game of 2026

Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword is surprising critics with its ambitious reinvention of the classic action series.

By · Published August 6, 2026 at 20:29 UTC · Updated August 6, 2026 at 20:29 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Creative Bloq · Gizmodo · Game Informer · PlayStation.Blog · Polygon.com.

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This story first appeared in 🇩🇪 German coverage — 5.4 hours before Archynetys detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 6, 20:24 UTC
🇩🇪 German Aug 6, 15:00 UTC · Games.ch

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The brief

Polygon.com has declared Onimusha: Way of the Sword as the most anticipated action game of 2026 after just two hours of play. The game's reinvention of combat mechanics has been a focal point of early reviews. Game Informer has detailed how Capcom has updated and reinvented the series' combat system.

The game's ambition and strangeness have been noted by Creative Bloq, which described the game as far more ambitious than expected. The game's release on the Switch 2 Pro has also been noted, with Gizmodo observing that the game's controls are reminiscent of the Wii's waggle controls. PlayStation.Blog has provided a final preview of the game, noting that it opens up significantly in the latter stages.

The game's ambition and strangeness have been noted by Creative Bloq, which described the game as far more ambitious than expected. Polygon.com's declaration of the game as the most anticipated action game of 2026 contrasts with the other outlets' focus on the game's reinvention of combat and controls.

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Quick answers

What platforms will Onimusha: Way of the Sword be available on?

The game is confirmed for the PS5 and the Switch 2 Pro.

What is notable about the game's combat system?

Capcom has reinvented and updated the combat mechanics, which has been a focal point of early reviews.

What is the general reception of the game so far?

The game has been described as ambitious and strange, with one outlet declaring it the most anticipated action game of 2026 after just two hours of play.

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