Capcom has expanded the Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop ahead of the game's upcoming Switch 2 launch this September.
The action-adventure swordplay entry — developed and published by Capcom — received its first demo on other platforms in June, and the studio deployed an updated build alongside the Switch 2 release this week.
Updated demo adds Oni Refuge quest
Capcom's updated demo now includes a second quest that sends players into the Oni Refuge.
The expanded playable section lets users experience tense swordplay against swarms of Genma enemies and culminates in a boss encounter with the fearsome Daidara.
In promotional text, Capcom framed the update as an opportunity for players to "see even more of the game," highlighting the new area and the demo's boss battle as core additions.
Demo save bonus: how it works
Capcom also confirmed a demo save data bonus tied to the updated build.
Players who retain their demo save data will be eligible to claim a Kubi Akari charm when the full game releases.
Capcom explains the mechanic and availability in straightforward terms:
- The Kubi Akari charm grants special beneficial effects when equipped to protagonist Miyamoto Musashi.
- The charm can be claimed in-game via the Spirit Mirror.
- Charms are managed in the Charms section of the Equipment screen, which is accessible from the Main Menu.
- Spirit Mirrors and the Charms section unlock at separate points as players progress through the game.
What this means for Switch 2 players
The Switch 2 demo update gives players on Nintendo's hybrid platform a larger slice of Onimusha's sword combat and a tangible incentive to carry demo progress into the full game.
With the main release slated for this September on Nintendo Switch 2, this expanded demo on the Switch eShop functions as both a hands-on preview and a way to secure early in-game bonuses.
Availability and platform notes
The demo is currently available on the Switch eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 users; the original demo first appeared on other platforms in June.
Capcom remains the developer and publisher for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which continues the studio's long-running action series focused on samurai-era sword combat.
The action-adventure swordplay entry — developed and published by Capcom — received its first demo on other platforms in June, and the studio deployed an updated build alongside the Switch 2 release this week.
Updated demo adds Oni Refuge quest
Capcom's updated demo now includes a second quest that sends players into the Oni Refuge.
The expanded playable section lets users experience tense swordplay against swarms of Genma enemies and culminates in a boss encounter with the fearsome Daidara.
In promotional text, Capcom framed the update as an opportunity for players to "see even more of the game," highlighting the new area and the demo's boss battle as core additions.
Demo save bonus: how it works
Capcom also confirmed a demo save data bonus tied to the updated build.
Players who retain their demo save data will be eligible to claim a Kubi Akari charm when the full game releases.
Capcom explains the mechanic and availability in straightforward terms:
- The Kubi Akari charm grants special beneficial effects when equipped to protagonist Miyamoto Musashi.
- The charm can be claimed in-game via the Spirit Mirror.
- Charms are managed in the Charms section of the Equipment screen, which is accessible from the Main Menu.
- Spirit Mirrors and the Charms section unlock at separate points as players progress through the game.
What this means for Switch 2 players
The Switch 2 demo update gives players on Nintendo's hybrid platform a larger slice of Onimusha's sword combat and a tangible incentive to carry demo progress into the full game.
With the main release slated for this September on Nintendo Switch 2, this expanded demo on the Switch eShop functions as both a hands-on preview and a way to secure early in-game bonuses.
Availability and platform notes
The demo is currently available on the Switch eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 users; the original demo first appeared on other platforms in June.
Capcom remains the developer and publisher for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which continues the studio's long-running action series focused on samurai-era sword combat.
