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Capcom has released a free update for theOnimusha: Warlordsremaster, and players are being treated (or punished) to a new extreme difficulty mode that will surely bring out fans’ competitive side.Onimusha: Warlordswas first released in 2001 for the PlayStation 2, serving as the first entry in the greaterOnimushaseries, and the remaster followed nearly 20 years later in 2019. Set in the Sengoku period,Warlords’ premise hinges on samurai Samanosuke Akechi’s fight against Nobunaga Oda’s forces.
On the heels of Ubisoft’s success,Onimusha: Warlordsis one of manygames to play about feudal Japan if you likedAssassin’s Creed Shadows, and Capcom’s franchise is growing considerably for modern gamers. FollowingWarlords’ path,Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destinyis getting a remaster, and a new game,Onimusha: Way of the Sword, was announced at The Game Awards 2024 event in December.
Onimusha: Warlords’ free update was confirmed to include a brand-new “Hell” difficulty from the Title Screen. Noted as being an “extremely difficult mode,” Capcom explained that this setting sees enemy attacks instantly kill players, no matter how light or heavy the attack. The developer clarified that a Talisman could be used to revive, and players can earn the “Hell” Honor by completing this mode. Additionally, the update added new display languages, including Korean, Polish, and Latin American Spanish. TheOnimusha 2: Samurai’s Destinyremaster has already locked in a release date, and Capcom’s update post also promoted the remaster being available for pre-order.
Onimusha: Warlords Receives Hell Mode Difficulty in Free Update
ACapcom producer wishes for moreOnimusharemastersin the future, and fans have one particular entry in mind.Gemma Onimushawas mentioned several times in response to the developer’s update, including the call for Genma content within a DLC, while others asked for a modern version ofOnimusha 3andOnimusha: Dawn of Dreams. Another request that was mentioned repeatedly was the option to skip cutscenes, as players found it “annoying” to have to watch long scenes after being defeated by a boss.
Onimusha: Way of the Sworddebuted a new trailernear the start of the year, showcasing the upcoming title’s gameplay and brand-new protagonist modeled by movie star Toshiro Mifune. Scheduled for a 2026 release,Way of the Swordfollows Musashi Miyamoto battling Genma in Edo-era Kyoto, and players can expect to navigate intense combat and make use of unique perks like the Oni gauntlet.
