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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo Runs 40-50 FPS on Steam Deck

Owen Carter 2 min read

Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo runs at 40- 50 FPS on Steam Deck, but Capcom warns results may not reflect the full game's performance on handhelds.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo Runs 40-50 FPS on Steam Deck
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A demo for Onimusha: Way of the Sword is running smoothly on the , hitting a steady 40 to 50 frames per second. This performance comes from a version that uses mostly low settings and Performance upscaling. The demo is available on ahead of the full game launch on September 25th.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword gameplay on Steam Deck
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gameplay on Steam Deck

Capcom warns demo performance may not reflect full game release

Capcom developed Onimusha: Way of the Sword for release on multiple platforms. The title is priced at $69.99 for global purchase. Players can pre-purchase the game now to secure their copy before the September 25th release date.

The demo runs on default settings that prioritize low visual quality to maintain frame rates. It utilizes FSR Performance upscaling to help the Steam Deck hit the 40 to 50 FPS target. The game engine handles the action without significant stuttering during the test run.

Capcom officially warned that the demo does not reflect the performance of the full game. The studio described the demo as a heavily optimized slice designed for benchmarking. A dedicated PC benchmarking tool will be released in the future to provide more accurate performance data.

We looked at the last onimusha: way of the sword update earlier while tracking balance and stability themes. The current demo offers a glimpse of handheld potential, but the full experience may vary. The game ships on September 25th for $69.99.

Source: Onimusha, SteamDeckHQ

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