A new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword has been released, giving us a glimpse of more of the action and formidable foes we can expect when the game releases in 2026. Included is our first look at Sasaki Ganryu, another samurai wielding an Oni Gauntlet.
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Introducing, the fearsome rival, Sasaki Ganryu (Voice: Tashinga Bepete)
A swordsman, also known by the name Sasaki Kojiro. His fate seems inescapably intertwined with Musashi's. It would appear he also wields an Oni Gauntlet...
How will the clash between these two powerful warriors conclude as the story unfolds?
The trailer also gave us a glimpse of a mysterious woman who materializes following a dazzling burst of light from Musashi's gauntlet. Who is she, and what role does she play?
Dynamic Swordplay Action on Display
Keen eyes likely noticed some previously unseen combat elements. The stunning Issen technique makes a return. Attack just before an enemy's strike is about to connect to unleash these satisfying and devastating counters.
A special skill utilizing a pair of ornate mallet-like weapons deals a bone crunching blow, powerful enough to send cracks through reality itself.
A New Stage and New Genma
In the trailer, Musashi finds himself in a fantastical space, surrounded by floating rocks and fragmented buildings, that stands in contrast to the previously shown Kyoto landmark, Kiyomizu-dera Temple. What awaits in the depths of this place?
A new path forms right before Musashi's eyes, where there was previously only a dead end. Progressing through this area will come with its own unique challenges.
An Imposing Adversary, Daidara (Voice: Abe Jarman)
A towering Genma that revels in wreaking havoc with mighty swings of its intimidating club. Constantly in a state of hunger, he seeks out sustenance with an obsessive fervor.
Kubi Akari
A strange, floating Genma variant, whose skin has a pale-bluish hue. They consume the floating souls that Musashi needs for his gauntlet, and puff up before firing blasts of energy at their prey. Despite their diminutive size, they should not be underestimated.
Notes:
- All media depicts a game still in development.
- Some images and videos were captured with enemy dismemberment death effects disabled.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be playable at Gamescom and PAX West this summer.
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