Capcom today announced the return of the historic Onimusha series, with the action game set in medieval Kyoto Onimusha: Way of the Sword coming in 2026. Here are the first details, the announcement trailer and some images.

Dive into a bloodbath of intense sword fights. Explore Kyoto, Japan's historic capital in the Edo period, haunted by devilish miasma clouds. Each scenario is shrouded in mysteries, dangers, and intrigue. Fight against Genma, monstrous creatures from beyond the grave, in a dark supernatural story. Follow the story of a samurai armed with the Oni gauntlet, a mystical artifact that gives the wearer the power to kill Genma. Through bloody and bloody struggles, he is looking for a reason to fight. What fate awaits him at the end of his journey?

The Onimusha series

The first installment of the Onimusha series, released in 2001, tells the story of a young warrior in an era of great battles in feudal Japan. After gaining the power of the Oni, the protagonist becomes an Onimusha, and fights against the diabolical Genma to prevent them from conquering the world.
The "Issen" critical counterattack gameplay mechanic and relentless sword strikes have become the mainstays of the series.

A unique and engaging story that has received wide acclaim, and which tells the difficulties and destinies of characters immersed in a dark supernatural scenario, inspired by historical people and events.
Following this popularity, the series expanded with numerous successful titles, until it had an original animation series on Netflix. To date, the Onimusha series has sold more than 8.7 million units worldwide.