Onimusha Way of the Sword reviews and press coverage published in the launch window covers HowToShark, Dengeki PlayStation, RPG Site, Push Square, WorthPlaying, and GameSpot. Aggregate review scores, Metacritic scores, and specific numeric review scores are embargoed as of 2026-09-02. The Capcom Spotlight trailer and the Capcom release-date advancement announcement are the official pre-launch press anchors.

Onimusha Way of the Sword Reviews Overview

Onimusha: Way of the Sword reviews and press coverage in the launch window covers a set of named outlets: HowToShark, Dengeki PlayStation, RPG Site, Push Square, WorthPlaying, and GameSpot. These outlets have published launch-window coverage tied to the September 3, 2026 release. The Capcom Spotlight Game Overview Trailer and the Capcom release-date advancement announcement are the official pre-launch press anchors. Aggregate review scores, Metacritic scores, and OpenCritic scores are embargoed as of 2026-09-02. Numeric review scores from the named outlets are also embargoed until the launch day lifts.

Launch-window press coverage

OutletRegionCoverage typeScore status
HowToSharkUSLaunch-window reviewEmbargoed as of 2026-09-02
Dengeki PlayStationJPLaunch-window reviewEmbargoed as of 2026-09-02
RPG SiteUS/UKLaunch-window reviewEmbargoed as of 2026-09-02
Push SquareUKLaunch-window reviewEmbargoed as of 2026-09-02
WorthPlayingUSLaunch-window reviewEmbargoed as of 2026-09-02
GameSpotUSLaunch-window reviewEmbargoed as of 2026-09-02

HowToShark Launch-Window Review

HowToShark has published launch-window coverage of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The review describes the title as part of a multi-platform launch across Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and the Epic Games Store. Specific numeric review scores from HowToShark are embargoed as of 2026-09-02.

Dengeki PlayStation Launch-Window Review

Dengeki PlayStation has published launch-window coverage in the Japanese market. The Dengeki review is part of the launch-window press cohort that has confirmed the multi-platform launch. Specific numeric review scores from Dengeki are embargoed as of 2026-09-02.

RPG Site Launch-Window Review

RPG Site has published launch-window coverage of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. RPG Site's launch-window piece is part of the broader Western press cohort. Specific numeric review scores from RPG Site are embargoed as of 2026-09-02.

Push Square Launch-Window Review

Push Square has published launch-window coverage. Push Square's coverage focuses on the PlayStation 5 build as part of the multi-platform launch. Specific numeric review scores from Push Square are embargoed as of 2026-09-02.

WorthPlaying Launch-Window Review

WorthPlaying has published launch-window coverage of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The WorthPlaying review is part of the Western press cohort. Specific numeric review scores from WorthPlaying are embargoed as of 2026-09-02.

GameSpot Launch-Window Review

GameSpot has published launch-window coverage of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. GameSpot's review is part of the Western press cohort and ties into the broader Western release coverage. Specific numeric review scores from GameSpot are embargoed as of 2026-09-02.

Aggregate Scores and Embargo

Aggregate review scores from Metacritic, OpenCritic, and Steam user reviews are embargoed as of 2026-09-02. Aggregators will publish scores when the embargo lifts on launch day. Players who want to track sentiment before launch should read the named launch-window outlets rather than rely on pre-launch aggregate projections, which are not supported by current evidence.

Official Press Anchors

The official pre-launch press anchors are the Capcom Spotlight Game Overview Trailer and the Capcom release-date advancement announcement. These are Capcom's own channels and are the authoritative reference for the title's framing, the release-date advancement timeline, and the multi-platform launch lineup. The [release status page](/release/) tracks the official release-date timeline.

FAQ

Which outlets have published Onimusha Way of the Sword reviews?

HowToShark, GameSpot, WorthPlaying, RPG Site, Dengeki PlayStation, and Push Square have launch-window press coverage linked from their outlets as of 2026-09-02; numeric scores are not extracted here because the embargo has not lifted.

Is there an Onimusha Way of the Sword Metacritic score yet?

No. The Metacritic aggregate score is not announced as of 2026-09-02; the page will be updated once the embargo lifts on 2026-09-03.

When does the Onimusha Way of the Sword review embargo lift?

The review embargo lifts on launch day, 2026-09-03. Until that point, specific numeric review scores are not announced as of 2026-09-02.

Onimusha Way of the Sword Release Date and PlatformsOnimusha: Way of the Sword (Capcom, Steam AppID 2638890) releases September 3, 2026 on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and the Epic Games Store. The Standard Edition is $69.99, with Deluxe at $79.99 and Premium Deluxe at $89.99 on the Steam store page.Onimusha Way of the Sword Trophies and AchievementsOnimusha: Way of the Sword (Capcom, Steam AppID 2638890) ships with a trophy and achievement system on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Steam. The full Steam achievement list prior to release is not announced as of 2026-09-02; Capcom's policy is to publish the full list at launch.Onimusha Way of the Sword — Launch HubLaunch-week US English hub for Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Steam AppID 2638890): September 3, 2026 release, demo on Steam / PS5 / Xbox / Epic, three editions, Oni Gauntlet and Issen combat, Genma boss lineup, and Musashi Miyamoto protagonist.