Ethan Crossfield 
Capcom has released a new gameplay trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, giving players a closer look at one of the game’s most dangerous encounters. The footage centers on Rasho-gan, a treacherous boss who faces protagonist Miyamoto Musashi in a showcase of the samurai’s swordplay. The game launches September 4 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.
What the new trailer shows
The latest footage focuses on Musashi’s battle with Rasho-gan rather than offering a broad overview of the adventure. That makes it a useful look at the combat players can expect when the game arrives, particularly the protagonist’s skill with the sword and the pressure created by a major boss encounter. Rasho-gan is presented as a significant threat, adding another reason for action-game fans to keep an eye on Capcom’s return to the series.
Who should be watching
Way of the Sword is the first Onimusha game in 20 years, making its release notable for longtime followers of Capcom’s samurai action franchise. The new entry is set around real-life locations in Kyoto, reimagined through the lens of Japan’s early Edo period. Players interested in the setting will find more than historical scenery: the game also includes an underground laboratory connected to the villainous Dokyo, according to previously revealed details.
What comes next for players
The release is scheduled for September 4 across current-generation consoles and PC. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 owners can choose their respective console versions, while PC players can access the game on Steam or the Epic Games Store. Until launch, the Rasho-gan footage offers one of the clearest available previews of Musashi in combat. Players wanting broader coverage can also look for additional material covering Kyoto, the combat system, Dokyo, and the game’s development.
What players should know
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 4.
- The game is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
- The new trailer highlights Miyamoto Musashi’s fight against the treacherous Rasho-gan.
- The story visits real-life Kyoto locations through an early Edo-period setting.
- This is the first new game in Capcom’s Onimusha series in 20 years.
Expert View
The trailer does what a focused gameplay preview should: it puts the combat and a memorable boss threat front and center without revealing the entire adventure. The long gap since the previous game gives Way of the Sword added significance, while the Kyoto setting provides a clear identity. Whether the full release can sustain the impact of this encounter remains to be seen, but the footage makes the September 4 launch worth following.
