Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword has hit two million wishlists ahead of its launch, a significant vote of confidence from the Steam community. The samurai action game, set during the Edo period and featuring a new protagonist in Miyam, arrives as the publisher's final major release of 2026. The milestone comes as Capcom wraps up a strong year that included Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter Stories 3, with Onimusha positioned to deliver another substantial launch for the Japanese publisher.
The wishlist count suggests sustained interest in the franchise's return and indicates healthy demand ahead of the game's imminent release window.
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword reached two million wishlists with two weeks remaining before launch, reflecting solid pre-release momentum.
- The title marks Capcom's final 2026 release following a year that included three other major projects across different genres.
- A new protagonist and Edo period setting signal the franchise's evolution beyond its original PlayStation-era format.
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