Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date moved up to September 4
Capcom has accelerated the launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, moving the release date forward to September 4.
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Capcom moved the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword forward by three weeks. The change was made to avoid competition and a release traffic jam involving GTA 6.
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The release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword has been moved up by three weeks to September 4. This adjustment places the game's launch within a highly crowded September release window.
Coverage from IGN, Gematsu, and Nintendo Wire highlights Capcom's commitment to the new date. Eurogamer reports that the developers have dismissed concerns regarding the competition present in the September schedule.
Upcoming focus includes reactions to the game's launch and further insights following demo impressions of the title's "Boss Mode," as reported by The Punished Backlog.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date moved up to September 4 Gematsu · 92d ago broke it first
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What is the new release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword?
The game is scheduled to be released on September 4.
How much was the release date moved up?
According to IGN, the date was moved up by three weeks.
How have developers responded to the crowded September release window?
Eurogamer reports that the developer laughed off concerns regarding the packed schedule, stating they cannot back out now.
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