Onimusha: Way of the Sword May Be Another PS5 Capcom Hit as It Crosses 2 Million Wishlists
Capcom’s franchise revival Onimusha: Way of the Sword has generated significant pre-release interest, crossing 2 million wishlists on PlayStation 5 ahead of its September 4, 2026 launch. The game marks the first major entry in the samurai action series in 20 years, following 2006’s Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams.
The comeback is particularly notable given Capcom’s exceptionally strong 2026 lineup. The publisher has already released Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 this year, establishing itself as one of the year’s most productive major publishers. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is positioned as the company’s final major launch of 2026, promising to round out an impressive year.
While the Onimusha franchise has seen various remasters and spinoffs since its original run concluded in 2006, this new entry represents a full return to the series’ core action-adventure formula. The strong wishlist numbers suggest substantial consumer appetite for the revival, indicating that the two-decade gap may not have diminished fan interest in the samurai-focused property.