Update []: During Sony's 'State of Play' broadcast today, Capcom released a new trailer for Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remastered.
It confirmed this remaster will be arriving for Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms on 23rd May 2025, with pre-orders now live on the eShop. It will set you back $29.99 USD (or your regional equivalent) and the file size is estimated to be 14.6 GB.
Here's some additional information from the eShop listing, along with some screenshots:
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with HD graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Play as Jubei Yagyu and make your way through feudal Japan with your allies. This game has additional language support adapted from the original script.
Additional features include:
- New Gallery mode with over 100 sketches by the game's character designer, Keita Amemiya.
- New digital soundtrack selection with all 43 tracks from the original soundtrack of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny.
- Hell mode difficulty.
- The Man in Black, Team Oni, and Puzzle Phantom Realm mini games will be available to play at the very beginning.
- Auto-save feature and easy weapon switch for improved playability.
There's also a save data bonus, where you can unlock a special outfit for Jubei if you have save data from Onimusha: Warlords.
"To switch Jubei's outfit select Special Features → Jubei's Outfit and select between Normal and Special from the title-screen menu. This will only alter the appearance. Your status will be the same as the armour you equip in-game."
You can see our original story below for information about this upcoming release.
Original Story:
Capcom's first 'Spotlight' broadcast of the year contained some surprises and one of them happened to be the announcement of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny.
This title will be getting remastered for multiple platforms including the Switch and will be launching at some point in 2025. The original version of this action-adventure first made its debut on the PlayStation 2 in 2002.
Capcom's official game page for the remaster shares a little bit more information about the remaster, mentioning how it will retain the settings and gameplay systems of the original title while adding new features and quality-of-life improvements.
Below is a brief history of this game from Capcom's website:
"Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny" was released on the PlayStation®2 in 2002.
The character model of the main character is based on the late Yusaku Matsuda, a Japanese actor who became famous in the 80s.
It's an improvement over the original "Onimusha: Warlords" in every aspect: volume, action, and replay value, thanks to the main character's allies. It sold a total of 2.1 million copies*, a record for the series.
Although it is a straight sequel, "Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny" features a completely new protagonist, so you can enjoy the game even if you haven't played the first one.
This is a remaster of the tale of Jubei Yagyu's revenge, retaining the setting and gameplay systems of the original game.
If it's similar to Onimusha Warlords, which was released on the Switch in 2019, we can hopefully expect improvements to the controls, display settings, and maybe even the soundtrack.