Onimusha: Way of the Sword Steam Deck Performance Guide

Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on September 4th, and handheld players have a clear path to smooth performance. The game runs well on the Steam Machine, offering a mix of resolution and frame rate options that fit different hardware preferences. Buyers who prioritize visual fidelity can target 4K with upscaling, while those chasing high refresh rates can drop settings for 60 FPS.

Recommended 2K settings deliver 60 FPS with FSR

The title supports multiple display targets with specific performance characteristics at each resolution. At native 4K, the game holds 30 FPS on the lowest preset without upscaling. Moving to native 2K resolution allows for 30 FPS on Ultra settings or a smooth 60 FPS on the lowest preset. Native 1080p gameplay hits 60 FPS even on the highest Ultra preset.

• 4K Resolution Performance: 30 FPS at High/Medium settings with FSR Quality; 60 FPS at lowest settings with FSR Ultra Performance
• Native 4K Performance: 30 FPS at lowest preset without upscaling
• Native 2K Performance: 30 FPS at Ultra preset; 60 FPS at lowest preset
• Native 1080p Performance: 60 FPS at Ultra preset
• Recommended Settings: 2K resolution, Mixed Medium/High settings, FSR Quality, 60 FPS

For users who want to balance quality and speed, the developer recommends a 2K resolution setup. This configuration uses a mix of Medium and High settings with FSR set to Quality mode to maintain 60 FPS. Players can also achieve 30 FPS at 4K by using High and Medium settings with FSR in Quality mode. Alternatively, 60 FPS at 4K requires the lowest quality preset with FSR set to Ultra Performance.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is priced at $69.99 USD globally ahead of its September 4th launch. You can get Onimusha over on Fanatical for $57.39 to save $13 off of MSRP. The game is extremely well optimized, which makes it a joy to play on the Steam Machine. We looked at last Onimusha: Way of the Sword update earlier while tracking NVIDIA launches.

The game quickly became one of my favorite games this year according to the source author. Incredible combat, world, and story combine to create an experience that is worth experiencing. The title ships with robust optimization that supports various performance targets across different resolutions.

Source: Onimusha, SteamDeckHQ