What Time Does Onimusha: Way of the Sword Release in Your Time Zone?

With Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom successfully breathes new life into its legendary PlayStation 2 samurai franchise for contemporary gamers. Centered around the legendary historical figure Miyamoto Musashi, this triumphant return delivers relentless action. As Polygon critic Giovanni Colantonio observes in his critique, the experience “tests you at every turn, pitting you against ruthless bosses that never stop pressing the attack. Those duels are an endurance test that have you conserving your stamina to maintain your blocking power, while chipping away at your opponent’s to deliver a critical strike.”

For players eager to step into the fray and test their mettle, here is the exact schedule for when Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches across global time zones.

What time does Onimusha: Way of the Sword release in your time zone?

Drawing from official listings on the PlayStation Store and SteamDB, Onimusha: Way of the Sword officially unlocks at 12 a.m. EDT on Friday, September 4. Here is how that translates to regions around the world:

• 9:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, September 3 – North American West Coast
• 12:00 a.m. EDT on Friday, September 4 – North American East Coast
• 1:00 a.m. BRT on Friday, September 4 – Brazil
• 5:00 a.m. BST on Friday, September 4 – United Kingdom
• 6:00 a.m. CEST on Friday, September 4 – Western Europe
• 1:00 p.m. JST on Friday, September 4 – Japan
• 2:00 p.m. AEST on Friday, September 4 – Australian East Coast

Onimusha: Way of the Sword pre-order bonuses

Capcom is providing distinct pre-order incentives depending on which edition of Onimusha: Way of the Sword you decide to purchase. Here is a breakdown of the rewards tied to each version:

• Standard Edition: Lion Dog charm and Sealed Curse sword skin.
• Deluxe Edition: Lion Dog charm, White Monkey charm, Sealed Curse sword skin, and White Lion sword skin.

Securing either the Deluxe or Premium Deluxe edition grants you immediate access to a wealth of additional in-game gear. The highest-tier option encompasses every reward included in the Deluxe package alongside several exclusive additions. Below is the complete inventory of contents split between these two upgraded tiers:

• Deluxe Edition content: Little Dancer charm, Mentor charm, Bamboo & Panda sword skin, Whittled Oar sword skin, Raizan sword skin, Enryuu sword skin, Musashi’s Red Armor attire, and the Crimson Lotus oni gauntlet.
• Premium Deluxe Edition content: Hellfire haori, Moonlight haori, Cloudbiter haori, Okuni’s Flower Dance attire, Okuni’s Goldfish Dance attire, Okuni’s Oni Dance attire, Noble Lady’s Bird Call attire, Noble Lady’s Snow Camellia attire, Noble Lady’s Elegance attire, a digital mini soundtrack, plus all items featured in the Deluxe Edition.

Source: Polygon