Capcom shows off Onimusha: Way of the Sword combat in first gameplay footage

Capcom has released what it calls an exclusive first peek at battle gameplay for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, giving fans their earliest look at how combat works in the long-awaited series revival.

The footage is light on specifics — the source doesn't go into patch versions, platforms, or a release window — but it marks the first time Capcom has shown the game in motion beyond cinematic material. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a new entry in the classic samurai action series that went dormant after 2006's Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams.

The series revival was announced previously, and this gameplay clip is Capcom's next step in building momentum ahead of a full reveal or release date announcement.