The hunger for a new Onimusha is real.
A samurai looking in shock at a gauntlet on his arm.

Cumulative sales of the Onimusha franchise now exceed 10 million units, thanks to very strong first-day sales for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.

According to Capcom, Onimusha: Way of the Sword sales surpassed 1 million units on its September 4, 2026 launch day. It seems obvious that fans of the franchise were very eager for a new game after not getting a fresh release in over 20 years.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which marks the first new title in the series in over 20 years, is a swordplay action game featuring protagonist Miyamoto Musashi that is set in Edo-era Kyoto. This title enhances the exhilarating sword-based action of the series with cutting-edge technology while also providing a compelling story and beautiful visual depictions. In addition, through several marketing initiatives prior to launch, such as multiple demo releases and hands-on exhibitions, Capcom worked to expand awareness among a broad range of users, resulting in sales surpassing 1 million units on the day of its release.
The new game serves as a bit of a reboot for the franchise that retains some loose ties to the original titles. Even if you never played the original games, you shouldn't have any issues jumping straight into this new release.

The strong sales are probably helped by the fact that reviews for Onimusha: Way of the Sword are quite positive, sitting at 86% on OpenCritic.