Updated
Updated · Screen Rant · Jun 2
PlayStation Drops 30-Minute Onimusha PS5 Demo as State of Play Unveils 2026 Lineup
Updated
Updated · Screen Rant · Jun 2

PlayStation Drops 30-Minute Onimusha PS5 Demo as State of Play Unveils 2026 Lineup

3 articles · Updated · Screen Rant · Jun 2

Summary

  • Onimusha: Way of the Sword got a free PS5 demo immediately after PlayStation’s June State of Play, giving players about 30 minutes with its combat, weapons and techniques.
  • PS Plus is not required to claim the download, but the demo is only on PS5 because the full game is skipping the previous console generation.
  • Demo progress will not carry into the final release, though players with a save file will receive an exclusive Kubi Akari Amulet for Musashi in the full game.
  • State of Play also featured first gameplay for Marvel’s Wolverine, a deeper look at Phantom Blade Zero and Kemuri, plus announcements tied to God of War, Ace Combat 8 and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis.

Insights

As Tomb Raider also launches on Switch 2, is PlayStation losing its grip on major third-party exclusives?
With Onimusha's return, which dormant Capcom series like Dino Crisis is poised for a modern revival next?
Is Onimusha's demo-exclusive amulet a smart reward for fans or just manipulative FOMO marketing tactics?