Onimusha: Way of the Sword: the 'Severing Fates' trailer unveils Kyoto

Capcom releases a new video for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, titled "Severing Fates". This time, no new weapon or spectacular new demon to announce: the trailer bets everything on atmosphere and Japanese folklore, with a plot centered on a shrine supposed to sever the threads of fate.

Musashi goes there to assess the damage and discovers a twisted presence attacking the faithful who came to make a wish. The idea is a classic of Japanese horror imagery - the shrine meant to protect becomes the trap - but it fits well with the Onimusha DNA, between samurai and demonic creatures.

The real selling point of this video is the setting. Capcom confirms that the game faithfully recreates real locations in Kyoto, including the Yasui Konpiragu shrine, indeed known for its rituals of severing bad ties. After trailers more focused on gameplay and sword combat, this one changes register to sell exploration and the historical/touristic aspect of the title, an angle the series had already explored but rarely emphasized this much.

For the precise release schedule and the platforms concerned, head to our dedicated article. Just note that a demo is already available on all platforms except Switch 2, which leaves plenty of time to test the combat feel before launch.

It remains to be seen whether the writing holds up over the length of the game. The haunted shrine, however well filmed, remains a fairly well-worn pretext to launch a new demonic hunt.