Capcom confirmed this Tuesday (4) that Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny will be remastered and released in 2025. Capcom announced the remaster during the Capcom Spotlight event, but has not yet revealed details about the graphical and mechanical changes.
The game, originally released in 2002 for PlayStation 2, continues the saga of the first title and features Jubei Yagyu as the protagonist . Set 13 years after the events of Onimusha: Warlords , the game combines action, historical narrative, and supernatural elements in feudal Japan.
Expansion of the Onimusha universe
The Onimusha franchise had its first game remastered in 2018, and now Capcom is following up with Samurai's Destiny. The game stands out for offering a larger world to explore, new allied characters, and an improved combat system .
Yagyu Shinkage fighting style , on his journey to defeat Oda Nobunaga , the warlord who massacred his village. Thus, the story blends historical realism and fantasy, featuring the Genma , demonic creatures that threaten Japan.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword expands the series
In addition to the remaster, Capcom revealed Onimusha: Way of the Sword , a new game in the series. Scheduled for release in 2025, the title will be launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S .
Unlike previous games, the new adventure will feature a brand-new protagonist wielding the iconic Oni Gauntlet . The setting will be inspired by Kyoto's historical landmarks, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple . According to the developers, combat will emphasize strategy and the satisfaction of defeating enemies by absorbing their souls.
Launch and platforms
The remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny arrives in 2025 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One . Onimusha: Way of the Sword will debut in 2026 exclusively for next-generation consoles and PC .
With its bet on bringing back the franchise, Capcom is reigniting fan interest in the series, which was a landmark in the early 2000s. However, Capcom is only expected to release more details about the graphics and new features of the remaster in the coming months.