Onimusha: Way of the Sword runs on Capcom’s RE Engine, targets Windows 11, and uses the DirectX 12 graphics API. A free PC demo is already available, and the full game launches on September 25, 2026. Every PC configuration requires 16GB of RAM, a 64-bit operating system, and 50GB of free space on a solid-state drive.
Quick answer: To play at 1080p and 30fps on Low, you need an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100, a GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) or Radeon RX 5500 XT (8GB), 16GB of RAM, and 50GB of SSD space. Upscaling is on, using NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 or AMD FSR 3.1.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword PC requirements (Minimum to Ultra)
Capcom published four target presets, from a 1080p/30fps baseline up to native-style 4K at 60fps. The frame rate figures assume upscaling is enabled. An SSD is mandatory at every tier, and every preset stays on 16GB of RAM.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution / FPS | 1080p / 30fps | 1080p / 60fps | 1440p / 60fps | 4K / 60fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| CPU | Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 3 3100 | Core i5-10400 / Ryzen 5 3600 | Core i5-10400 / Ryzen 5 3600 | Core i5-12400 / Ryzen 7 5700 |
| GPU | GTX 1660 (6GB) / RX 5500 XT (8GB) | RTX 2060 Super (8GB) / RX 6600 (8GB) | RTX 4060 Ti (16GB) / RX 6750 XT (12GB) | RTX 4070 Ti (12GB) / RX 7900 XT (20GB) |
| VRAM | 6GB | 8GB | 12GB | 12GB |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50GB SSD | 50GB SSD | 50GB SSD | 50GB SSD |
The demands are modest for a 2026 release. The recommended tier asks only for an RTX 2060 Super and a 10th-gen Core i5, which keeps the game within reach of mid-range machines. Even the Ultra preset for 4K caps out at an RTX 4070 Ti and a 12th-gen Core i5 rather than current flagship hardware.
Upscaling, DirectX, and storage rules
The advertised frame rates rely on upscaling. Super Resolution is enabled through NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 3.1, and Capcom’s performance estimates were measured using DLSS 4.0 and FSR 3.1. That means the 30fps minimum and 60fps recommended numbers assume an upscaler is switched on rather than native rendering.
- An SSD is required at all tiers; a mechanical hard drive is not supported.
- The game needs a 64-bit processor and a 64-bit version of Windows 11.
- Frame rate may dip during heavy combat or scene load spikes.
- If you plan to record or stream, add more memory beyond 16GB for headroom.
- The PC version uses Denuvo anti-tamper technology.
Note: Capcom lists these specifications as subject to change before launch, so final numbers could shift slightly. Ray tracing is supported, but the visual gain over the standard preset is minor and hard to spot in motion.
Console performance (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2)
On consoles, the game ships with Performance and Quality modes where applicable. PS5 and Xbox Series X reach 4K, while the Series S and Nintendo Switch 2 run at lower output resolutions. As on PC, the resolution figures use upscaling.
| Platform | Mode | Resolution | Frame rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | Prioritize Performance | 3840 × 2160 | 60fps |
| PS5 | Prioritize Quality | 3840 × 2160 | 30–40fps |
| Xbox Series X | Prioritize Performance | 3840 × 2160 | 60fps |
| Xbox Series X | Prioritize Quality | 3840 × 2160 | 30–40fps |
| Xbox Series S | Prioritize Performance | 1920 × 1080 | 60fps |
| Xbox Series S | Prioritize Quality | 1920 × 1080 | 30–50fps |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | TV Mode | 1920 × 1080 | 30fps |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Handheld Mode | 1600 × 900 | 30fps |
PS5 and Xbox Series X deliver the smoothest experience, hitting 60fps in their Performance modes. The Series S holds 60fps at 1080p, while the Switch 2 is capped at 30fps in both docked and handheld play.
How to check if your PC can run it
Tip: Completing and saving the demo unlocks a special amulet, Kubi Akari, in the full game. It grants basic passive upgrades for the protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi, though demo progress itself does not carry over.
Taken together, the targets point to a well-optimized RE Engine release that scales from older 8th-gen hardware up to 4K without demanding the newest GPUs. Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives September 25, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Windows, Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch 2.
