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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo — Current Availability Guide
Find verified Onimusha demo listings, platforms, regional price differences, content boundaries, save-data reward and detailed PC requirements.
Quick answer
An expanded Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo was announced on August 25, 2026. Official entry points checked on September 8 included PS5, Steam, Xbox/Microsoft, Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch 2 in selected regions. Availability and price are regional: the checked US and Japan PlayStation listings were free, while the German PlayStation listing charged €0.25.
Current reference: the August 25 expanded demo. Its exact build number, worldwide permanence and end date are not public.
For the full game's launch status, use the release date guide. PC players should compare the trial's limited store fields with the complete PC requirements guide.
Where to download the demo
| Platform | Verified entry status | Price evidence | Boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Store listings checked | Free in US and Japan; €0.25 in Germany | Region-specific storefront terms apply |
| Steam | Demo App ID 3974650 | Free | Requires 64-bit Windows; full requirements not listed on the checked Steam entry |
| Xbox / Microsoft Store | Store entry checked | Free | Regional availability may differ |
| Epic Games Store | “Get” entry checked | Free | Windows requirements were listed on this storefront |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Added in the August 25 expansion | Region-specific entry points | Some product pages use a JavaScript storefront handoff |
Use the official store search for your region if a direct entry does not open. A listing observed in one country is not proof of identical availability or pricing everywhere.
What is in the expanded demo?
The official expanded-demo materials identify Miyamoto Musashi, the Kiyomizu-dera area, Sasaki Ganryu, the Oni Refuge, and the Daidara encounter. Treat Daidara as the documented finishing boundary for this version of the demo.
The often-repeated “30-minute demo” description belongs to the original June 2026 demo and should not be used as the total duration of the August expansion. The current demo's total playtime is not confirmed.
Does progress carry over?
Demo progress does not carry into the full game. Official coverage states that retaining demo save data can unlock the Kubi Akari reward in the full game. The checked evidence does not establish that the demo must be completed, a claim deadline, or cross-platform transfer, so keep the save on the same platform and do not delete it if you want the reward.
Verified PC requirements
| Store evidence | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Epic Games Store | Windows 11 |
| Epic Games Store | 16 GB RAM |
| Epic Games Store | DirectX 12 |
| Epic Games Store | 50 GB SSD storage |
| Steam | 64-bit Windows |
These are store-specific observations, not a merged universal specification. The checked Microsoft entry conflicted on its Windows minimum, so no positive Microsoft minimum is published here.
Demo timeline
- June 2, 2026: initial US demo release.
- June 3, 2026: initial Japan release.
- August 25, 2026: expanded demo announced with additional platform and content access.
- September 8, 2026: official store entry points and regional differences rechecked.
Frequently asked questions
Is the demo free?
It was free on the checked US/Japan PlayStation, Steam, Microsoft and Epic listings. Germany's checked PlayStation listing charged €0.25.
Is the demo on Switch 2?
Yes, Switch 2 was included in the August 25 expanded-demo announcement, subject to regional storefront availability.
How long is the demo?
The current expanded demo's total duration is not confirmed. The historical 30-minute figure applies to the June version.
Does demo progress transfer to the full game?
No. The evidence says progress does not carry over.
What is the save-data reward?
Retaining demo save data can unlock Kubi Akari in the full game. Completion, deadline and cross-platform conditions are not confirmed.
Is there an end date?
No end date was confirmed in the checked official material.