Capcom shares new Onimusha details and confirms a PS2 remaster is coming

Capcom has revealed new details on Onimusha: Way of the Sword and confirmed that a remastered version of the PS2 title Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny will be released this year.

Speaking during a live stream on Tuesday, Way of the Sword’s producer said the 2026 title would focus on three core concepts; compelling characters including a new protagonist, the setting of Kyoto, and “the ultimate sword fighting action”.

“To add some detail to what we’ve shown in the video, in this game we are taking Onimusha’s signature sword fighting action and dark fantasy elements and using Capcom‘s latest technology to make this new game as captivating as possible,” said producer Akihito Kadowaki.

“We’re focusing on three core aspects: Compelling characters, including a new protagonist and enemies that are interesting more than just visually, The setting of Kyoto, a location brimming with historic spots with mysterious and unsettling backstories, And lastly, the ultimate sword fighting action.”

The game’s director, Satoru Nihei, shared some details on the plot of the game, and revealed that players will explore historic locations around Kyoto, such as Kiyomizu-dera temple, “in a heroic tale of a soul samurai fighting against hordes of twisted creatures known as Genma”.

“The protagonist, due to a twist of fate, finds himself wielding an Oni gauntlet,” he explained. “Now, in Onimusha, he sets about mowing down the monstrosities roaming the world of the living and feeding their souls to the gauntlet. Through gritty, bloody-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight.

“Adding our own touches to real-life historical figures, you will meet a cast of unique characters. And in addition to sword battles, drama will unfold in a beautifully eerie depiction of Kyoto.”

Nihei said that the new game will put emphasis on “the satisfaction of slicing through enemies” and “soul-sucking action with the Oni gauntlet”.

He said: “By absorbing souls, you can restore your health as well as use special moves. Deciding how to absorb the souls of your enemy in the heat of an intense battle will be the key to victory.

“We’re not trying to make an impossibly difficult game. Instead, we want to make a game where fans of action can experience thrilling sword fights and take satisfaction from slaying their enemies. We sincerely hope you look forward to what we are creating.”