It took 20 years, but Onimusha is officially back, and players clearly haven't forgotten about it.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold more than 1 million copies in its first day, Capcom announced Monday. That's a remarkable start for a series that has been away from the spotlight for two decades.
The latest game is the first new mainline Onimusha title since 2006's Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, and its performance gives Capcom another major success to add to an already impressive 2026.
But the sales number isn't the only interesting part. Capcom is openly talking about bringing more of its older franchises back.
Emmanuel Umahi
Onimusha Is Capcom's Latest 2026 Success Story
Way of the Sword joins a growing list of successful Capcom releases this year.
Resident Evil Requiem has sold more than 8 million copies, while the original sci-fi action game Pragmata has reached 2.5 million copies. Monster Hunter Stories 3 has also contributed to Capcom's strong year.
All four games have also been well received critically, with Metacritic scores of 85 or higher.
That makes Onimusha's one-million-copy debut even more interesting. Capcom isn't simply relying on its biggest established franchises to carry the year. It's also finding an audience for a series that had effectively been dormant for a generation.
And the company clearly likes what it's seeing.
Capcom Wants to Bring More Old Franchises Back
Capcom says it wants to “re-activate” IPs that haven't received new releases recently, using its large catalogue of franchises to expand its lineup alongside established series such as Resident Evil, Monster Hunter and Street Fighter.
That strategy suddenly looks a lot more convincing after Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold a million copies in a single day.
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