Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto VI has reshaped the gaming industry's release calendar through sheer commercial dominance, with its November launch date prompting competitors to vacate the autumn period entirely. The unprecedented pre-order performance since June has left no room for competing blockbusters in the months leading up to its arrival, forcing publishers to either release much earlier or wait until 2027.

Capcom's decision to move Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward by three weeks exemplifies this shift, repositioning the long-awaited series revival from late September to early September to escape the logjam. The month has transformed into an intense competitive period where multiple major franchises now battle for player attention, with October similarly packed with releases from Star Wars, Final Fantasy, Call of Duty, and numerous others seeking any available breathing room.