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Onimusha: Way of the Sword

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Combat system

Parry and Deflect

The PS5 event-demo report uses L1 for Parry and held L1 plus X for Deflect. Retail defaults, timing windows and other-platform mappings remain unconfirmed.

Used in: Parry, Deflect and Issen: launch combat guide →
PlayStation's hands-on demo: defensive inputs and exploration ↗Firsthand PS5 event-demo report names Circle dodge, L1 parry and held L1 plus X deflect. Preview controls only; no retail timing or other-platform mapping established. Its release-date heading is superseded by Capcom's July notice.Reported · checked · published 8 Jun 2026
Capcom producer: original PS5 announcement and combat overview ↗Combat and demo description. Its September 25 launch date was superseded by Capcom's July 2 notice; it is not the current release schedule.Official · checked · published 2 Jun 2026
Equipment scope

Weapons and Sword Appearances

Official material confirms sword-focused combat, a bow interaction, cosmetic Sword Appearance items and equipment enhancement. Names, stats and routes remain unconfirmed.

Used in: Weapons and upgrade paths: confirmed scope →
Nintendo UK: Red Souls I publisher description ↗Switch 2 pack content and Spirit Mirror claim/enhancement access. Listed product release September 4, 2026; source publication date unavailable. No purchase made or gameplay tested.Official · checked
Capcom producer: original PS5 announcement and combat overview ↗Combat and demo description. Its September 25 launch date was superseded by Capcom's July 2 notice; it is not the current release schedule.Official · checked · published 2 Jun 2026
Director interview: Break Issen and updated PS5 demo ↗Director describes Break Issen after enemy Stamina Gauge depletion. PS5 demo and bonus wording; no Kingy gameplay test or measured timing.Official · checked · published 25 Aug 2026
Equipment category

Charms

Officially described as equippable items with beneficial effects. Slots, stacking, values, upgrades and a complete list remain unconfirmed.

Used in: Armor, Charms and cosmetic gear →
PlayStation Store: demo and saved-data reward ↗English Poland-region PS5 listing: free demo, Ganryu and Daidara, saved-data reward Kubi Akari. No completion threshold, claim-menu procedure or cross-platform transfer established.Official · checked
Capcom producer: original PS5 announcement and combat overview ↗Combat and demo description. Its September 25 launch date was superseded by Capcom's July 2 notice; it is not the current release schedule.Official · checked · published 2 Jun 2026
Progression scope

Abilities and enhancements

Official material names selected abilities and an Enhance Abilities menu. Full tree, costs, prerequisites, unlock order and respec rules remain unconfirmed.

Used in: Oni Strength: barrier access and ability upgrades →
Nintendo UK: Red Souls I publisher description ↗Switch 2 pack content and Spirit Mirror claim/enhancement access. Listed product release September 4, 2026; source publication date unavailable. No purchase made or gameplay tested.Official · checked
Capcom producer: original PS5 announcement and combat overview ↗Combat and demo description. Its September 25 launch date was superseded by Capcom's July 2 notice; it is not the current release schedule.Official · checked · published 2 Jun 2026
Director interview: Break Issen and updated PS5 demo ↗Director describes Break Issen after enemy Stamina Gauge depletion. PS5 demo and bonus wording; no Kingy gameplay test or measured timing.Official · checked · published 25 Aug 2026
World index

Location index

Kyoto settings are named in official material; retail route order remains unconfirmed.

Used in: Kyoto locations: documented settings →
Capcom producer: original PS5 announcement and combat overview ↗Combat and demo description. Its September 25 launch date was superseded by Capcom's July 2 notice; it is not the current release schedule.Official · checked · published 2 Jun 2026
Director interview: Break Issen and updated PS5 demo ↗Director describes Break Issen after enemy Stamina Gauge depletion. PS5 demo and bonus wording; no Kingy gameplay test or measured timing.Official · checked · published 25 Aug 2026

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