Nintendo revealed a trailer for the action-adventure game "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" during a Nintendo Direct broadcast Tuesday [1].
The announcement marks a significant return for the franchise and confirms the game's availability on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and other current-generation platforms [2].
The reveal occurred during the company's online broadcast, which aired at 3 p.m. UK [1]. The trailer showcased the game's setting in Kyoto, Japan, where players will engage in combat utilizing a samurai's Oni Gauntlet [3].
Nintendo said the title is slated to launch Sept. 25, 2026 [4]. The game is designed to leverage the hardware capabilities of the Switch 2, though it will also be available on other platforms [2].
This release strategy aims to broaden the reach of the Onimusha series by targeting both the Nintendo ecosystem and wider current-generation gaming hardware [2]. The company used the Direct broadcast to highlight the title as a key part of its upcoming software lineup [1].
“"Onimusha: Way of the Sword" is slated to launch Sept. 25, 2026.”
The launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword serves as a strategic software anchor for the Nintendo Switch 2. By releasing the title across multiple platforms simultaneously, Nintendo and its partners are maximizing the franchise's visibility while using the game to demonstrate the technical capabilities of their next-generation hardware.
