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Does Onimusha: Way of the Sword Support Chinese?
Check verified Simplified and Traditional Chinese text and voice support for Onimusha: Way of the Sword across PS5, Steam, Switch 2, Xbox and physical editions.
Quick answer
Yes. Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese are listed on several official storefronts, but the exact combination of interface, subtitles and voice varies by platform and product page. Steam marks Simplified Chinese for full audio. PlayStation Store pages checked in Hong Kong and the United States list both Chinese scripts as screen languages and list Chinese voice. Nintendo's New Zealand Switch 2 page lists both scripts among supported languages. Xbox pages checked only state a total of 14 languages, so Chinese support there remains unconfirmed.
Last checked: September 8, 2026. Store language fields, regions and physical SKUs can change. Verify the exact product page before buying.
Chinese support by platform
| Platform / listing | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Chinese voice | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam, US API | Listed | Listed | Simplified Chinese marked for full audio | The API does not expose a clean interface-versus-subtitle split |
| PS5 digital, Hong Kong | Screen language | Screen language | Listed | No separate subtitle field on the checked page |
| PS5 digital, United States | Screen language | Screen language | Listed | Store fields may vary by region |
| Nintendo Switch 2, New Zealand | Supported language | Supported language | Not specified | The page does not split text and voice functions |
| Xbox, US / Taiwan | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed | Checked pages only state “14 languages” |
| PS5 Asia English-cover physical listing | Subtitles listed | Subtitles listed | Unconfirmed | Evidence applies only to the listed L3 physical SKU |
For platform details beyond language fields, use the separate PS5 guide and Switch 2 guide.
What the store fields actually prove
“Supported language” is not automatically proof of Chinese voice. Steam exposes a full-audio marker, while PlayStation combines the two Chinese scripts under screen language and separately lists Chinese voice. Nintendo's checked page gives one supported-language list without a function breakdown. Xbox's total language count does not establish which languages are included.
This is why the safest buying check is platform-specific: open the exact regional listing, confirm whether it names Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Chinese voice, then match the physical SKU if you are buying a disc or cartridge.
How to change the language
In the game
- Return to the title screen if the language option is unavailable during play.
- Open Settings, then Language.
- Set Display Language and Voice Language separately when both controls are present.
- Confirm the change and check the next dialogue or menu screen.
On Steam
- Open the Steam Library and right-click the game.
- Choose Properties, then General.
- Select the language option available for the installed build.
- Allow Steam to download any required language data before launching again.
These paths were documented by an editorial walkthrough. Menu labels can change with a patch, and the game may require returning to the title screen.
Physical edition warning
The checked Asia English-cover PS5 listing confirms Simplified and Traditional Chinese subtitles for one product listing. It does not establish Chinese voice, and it should not be generalized to every regional physical release. Match the cover region, platform, and SKU rather than relying on the game's title alone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the game have Simplified Chinese?
Yes on the checked Steam, PlayStation and Switch 2 listings. Xbox-specific support remains unconfirmed from the checked pages.
Does it have Traditional Chinese?
Yes on the checked Steam, PlayStation and Switch 2 listings. The checked Asia PS5 physical SKU also lists Traditional Chinese subtitles.
Is Chinese voice available?
Steam marks Simplified Chinese for full audio, and the checked PlayStation pages list Chinese voice. The checked Nintendo, Xbox and Asia physical listings do not establish Chinese voice.
Can I change text and voice separately?
An editorial walkthrough documents separate Display Language and Voice Language settings at the title screen. Availability can depend on the platform and installed language data.
Does every physical copy include Chinese?
That is not confirmed. The physical evidence applies to one Asia English-cover PS5 listing only.
Sources
- PlayStation Hong Kong game page
- PlayStation Store Hong Kong standard SKU
- PlayStation United States game page
- PlayStation Store United States standard SKU
- Steam localized store API
- Nintendo New Zealand eShop
- Xbox United States product page
- Xbox Taiwan product page
- AllThings.How language walkthrough
- Play-Asia PS5 Asia English-cover SKU