Capcom has announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword, an upcoming action-adventure title set for Xbox Series X|S, will now launch September 4th, a whole three weeks earlier than its original September 25th release date.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is the first game in over two decades, a revival for Capcom's 2001 bloodsoaked action IP. Way of the Sword is set within Edo Japan, and will see the magic gauntlet-wielding samurai slay demons and purge malevolent forces.

Capcom's original plan would have seen the undead swordsman battle for attention against Dune: Awakening (Sept 22), Control Resonant (Sept 24), and PS5 console-exclusive Silent Hill: Townfall (Sept 24). Onimusha's new release date seems like a wise one, avoiding the crowd and taking its chances against September 3rd releases, Orbitals and The Blood of Dawnwalker.

If you'd like to try Onimusha: Way of the Sword, there is a demo available now for Xbox Series X|S.

Was it a good idea for move Onimusha forward? Have you tried the demo? Let us know in the comments!