Key facts
- Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword is slated for a September 2026 release.
- The game's launch may face challenges due to a crowded release schedule.
- Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release on November 19.
- September 2026 is expected to be a highly competitive month for game launches.
With Grand Theft Auto 6 confirmed for a November 19 release, publishers are strategically positioning their game launches to avoid direct competition with what is expected to be a record-breaking title. This has led to September 2026 becoming a highly anticipated and potentially crowded month for new game releases. Capcom's upcoming title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the first in the series for a long time, is targeting this September window, but may face an uphill battle against other major releases.