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Capcom Says No Thank You To GTA 6
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Capcom has moved the release date of Onimusha: Way of the Sword from September 25 to September 4, 2026, to avoid clashing with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 launch.
- The earlier release positions the game as a summer blockbuster and aims to reduce competition with other major titles launching in late September.
- Players who pre-ordered the game on Switch 2 will receive refunds and must place new orders for the updated release date, though physical edition pre-orders remain valid.
- Onimusha marks the franchise’s return after a 20-year hiatus and is expected to continue Capcom’s recent success, with hopes to address difficulty balancing issues.
- The date shift also avoids a crowded late-September window that included releases like Control: Resonant and Silent Hill: Townfall, all timed to steer clear of GTA 6’s November launch.
