After more than two decades, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is back! First released in 2002 as a sequel to the critically acclaimed Onimusha: Warlords, this game expands on the original’s exhilarating Sengoku-era adventure by introducing a new story and protagonist — Jubei Yagyu, a samurai on a quest for revenge.
10 years after the events of Onimusha: Warlords, the demonic Nobunaga Oda’s strength has been restored, and his sights are set on conquering Japan, starting with Yagyu Village. When Jubei, returns to find his home in ruins, he sets out to bring Nobunaga to justice. On his quest, Jubei meets four individuals who can ally with and aid him on his journey. Give these allies various gifts to strengthen your affinity with them, have them help you in battle, and steer your adventure to different endings.
There are many ways to obtain gifts, including buying them in shops, receiving them from other allies, and by finding them hidden throughout the game. Choose wisely which gifts you give to which ally, as they all have their own preferences. Giving enough of the right gifts to the right ally may even unlock them as a playable character for a portion of the game.
We asked some of Capcom’s staff to choose their favorite gift reactions. Keep an eye out for them as you play the game!
Ekei Ankokuji is a Buddhist priest, but he loves money, booze, and women, living a life of debauchery. You might think arts and entertainment wouldn’t be his style, but if you give him a huqin or folding fan, for example, he’ll promise to enchant you with a dance, with a wide smile.
Magoichi Saiga is chief of the Kishu Saiga Gun Team. Fearless and keen of mind, he has a passion for books. He sounds like the type of guy to appreciate a good history book, but if you give him one by itself, he’ll let you know he’d rather read them all at once. Perhaps it would be best to wait to have a complete set of books before gifting them to him…
The youngest ally, Kotaro Fuma, is a ninja serving the Hojo clan in the Kanto region. Gift him something old-fashioned like a Tengu mask, and he’ll swiftly respond that it’s for old people, forcing Jubei to quietly take it back.
Oyu is a mysterious woman clad in Western armor. Though she fights alongside Jubei, she often comes off as shady – and not just when she’s apprehensive about your gift choices, in this case, after she’s been gifted The Art of War.
Sometimes, giving certain gifts in just the right order will change your ally’s response. Producer Kosuke Tanaka’s favorite reaction happens when you give raw fish and wasabi to Magoichi.
Lastly, for Director Motohide Eshiro’s favorite reaction: Some gifts touch on sore subjects, and for Ekei, that would be any gift relating to hair. Try giving Ekei something like a comb or hair oil, and this is how he’ll respond.
There are many more items to collect and reactions to discover in Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny. Experiment with different gifts and combinations, and reclaim your destiny in the newly remastered Onimusha 2, out now for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny
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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.
You can also get 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.
This content is also a part of the Onimusha bundle. (Aquire this bundle before June 30, 2025, to receive a limited-time bonus!)
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Onimusha 1+2 Pack
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Onimusha: Warlords
The first game in the series features popular actor Takeshi Kaneshiro as both the voice and face model of main character Samanosuke Akechi. Play as Samanosuke as he battles the Demons armed with the Oni Gauntlet bestowed to him by the Oni clan.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny
Jubei Yagyu returns in this sequel. Voiced by Yusaku Matsuda, Jubei will forge new alliances as he sets out on a quest of revenge with awakened powers of the Oni.
*Games also available separately. Please be careful not to obtain the same product twice.
You can also get 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.
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Get the Onimusha 2: Orchestra Album Selection Pack limited-time bonus when you obtain the pack before June 30th, 2025, 23:59.
Track List:
– Truth Of Brave ~Warring mix~
– Truth Of Resolution ~Oyu’s Theme~
– Truth Of Edge ~Magoichi’s Theme~
– Truth Of Loyalty ~Ekei’s Theme~
– Truth Of Desire ~Kotaro’s Theme~
*Select Special Features → Gallery → Original Soundtrack to access these tracks from the title-screen menu.
Also, get this pack of items to use in-game:
– Herb x3
– Medicine x2
– Secret Medicine x1
– Special Magic Liquid x2
– Perfect Medicine x1
– Talisman x1
– Red Soul x10,000
Please note that this content can only be used in Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny. The content will appear after meeting Takajo in the early game. If you have already met Takajo, the content will appear when you select “Load Game”. The content listed in the DLC may become available separately at a later date.
Character Samanosuke Akechi by ©Amuse/Fu Long Production, ©CAPCOM CO., LTD. 2001, 2018 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Guest Creator:Takeshi Kaneshiro ©CAPCOM ONIMUSHA is a trademark and/or registered trademark of CAPCOM CO., LTD and/or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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