Interest in the series has resurfaced, thanks to Capcom’s announcement of “Onimusha: Way of the Sword,” the first new entry in more than two decades.
This revival has triggered a surge of price hikes on older “Onimusha” games, particularly physical editions, as both collectors and new fans seek to revisit the series’ roots.
A Classic “Onimusha” Title Price Increase
According to PriceCharting, many of the “Onimusha” games — especially those released on the PlayStation 2 — have seen significant price increases:
Onimusha: Warlords: Was about 11$, but has gone up a bit.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny: Previously around 15 dollars, its value has increased a bit.
Onimusha 3: Demon Siege: Previously sub-$20, this game resells for $25 on average.
Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams: $40 to $60 (It hasn’t been the most popular title to track, but the prices jumped the most)
Apparently the PlayStation 4 remaster of “Onimusha: Warlords,” released in 2018, is also surging. Whereas physical copies were selling between $15 and $20 to start with, they are now consistently going for $60 dollar or higher (with some even going as high as $80).
Digital Alternatives & Upcoming Releases
If you want to get back into the series but don’t want to pay for expensive physical copies, you’re in luck — there’s digital access. “Onimusha: Warlords” is available digitally on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, frequently at lower prices.
On top of that, Capcom also revealed the remaster “Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny,” which will be available on May 23, 2025, for the same platforms. Now it’s back, in a remastered form, allowing players new and old to dive in and experience the game with improved graphics and other features.
Details of “Onimusha: Way of the Sword”
Coming to the world in 2026, “Onimusha: Way of the Sword” is set in the early Edo period in Kyoto that’s been mysteriously enveloped by dark clouds. In this game, players will be playing as samurai who equipped with Oni Gauntlet and must battle grotesque creatures known as Genma in intense sword battles. Head of Capcom aims to provide thrilling sword action slashing through multitudes of enemies
It’s not that the studio didn’t bring back the likeness of the late Toshiro Mifune for the game’s protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi — to lend authenticity, you see. As a Mifune Productions co-production, this will ensure that Toshiro Mifune’s image is used with permission and was popularized in the samurai films he made, lending another level of realism and homage to the samurai heritage within the game.
The release of “Onimusha: Way of the Sword” has generated a fair bit of bit of excitement among longtime fans and an overall resurgence of interest in this franchise. Interest in retro games has exploded and prices for older titles have ticked up, especially for physical copies. Missing all of that, players have accessible options to fill out the series contents before the next new installment through digital versions and upcoming remasters!
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