Onimusha: Way of the Sword May Be Another PS5 Capcom Hit as It Crosses 2 Million Wishlists
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword has surpassed two million wishlists ahead of its 4th September 2026 release on PS5, suggesting strong consumer interest in what will be the series' first major new entry since 2006's Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams. The milestone caps off a strong year for the Japanese publisher, which has also released Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata and Monster Hunter Stories 3, and while wishlist figures don't guarantee sales, they indicate healthy pre-launch momentum.
The interest appears to stem from a mix of long-time series fans, action game enthusiasts and general trust in Capcom's recent output. A playable demo has proved divisive, with some praising it while others found the regular enemies too easy and the boss fight disproportionately difficult; Capcom has said the full game will be tougher than the demo suggested.
In short
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword tops two million wishlists before 4 September launch
- First major Onimusha game since 2006's Dawn of Dreams
- Demo drew mixed reactions over uneven difficulty balance
Explained simply
Onimusha is a Capcom action game series set in a fantasy version of Japan’s past, where samurai fight supernatural enemies. Its last major new instalment, Dawn of Dreams, came out in 2006, so the series has been absent from the main release schedule for many years.
Capcom is a Japanese video game company known for series including Resident Evil and Monster Hunter. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a new entry planned for PlayStation 5, aimed at both returning fans and players who enjoy action games.
Wishlists let players register interest in a game before it is released, but they do not require a purchase. They can offer one indication of how much attention a game is receiving ahead of launch.
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