Forget Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey — I’ve played Onimusha's sword-fighting State of Play demo, and I think it could be the sleeper hit of 2026
The Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo showcases impressive sword-fighting mechanics and animations. Set to release on September 25, 2026, it has the potential to be a standout title in a competitive gaming year. The game's protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi, exhibits a unique personality through his combat style, reminiscent of Sekiro's gameplay.
- ▪Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo was featured in Sony's PlayStation State of Play.
- ▪The game is set to be released on September 25, 2026.
- ▪The demo has received praise for its combat animations and the character's personality.
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Gaming Forget Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey — I’ve played Onimusha's sword-fighting State of Play demo, and I think it could be the sleeper hit of 2026 Features By Isaiah Williams published 3 June 2026 The best sword clashes since Sekiro? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Capcom) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Gaming has had an incredibly strong start in 2026, with Pearl Abyss delivering an open-world action-adventure epic in Crimson Desert, IO Interactive surprising fans with its impressive 007 First Light, and Capcom making a…
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