Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo Save Reward and Carryover

Does demo progress carry over?

No. The official PlayStation demo listing says demo progress cannot be carried into the base game.

What does the save data unlock?

The same listing says players with demo save data can receive the Charm: Kubi Akari in the base game. That is a save-presence reward, not a transfer of mission progress, items, or character state.

What is confirmed, and what is not?

Question	What the PS5 sources establish
Which reward?	The Kubi Akari charm.
What condition is stated?	Having saved data from the demo.
Does the demo become my full-game playthrough?	No; the listing explicitly excludes progress carryover.
Must I defeat a particular boss?	No boss-clear condition is stated in the reward instructions we checked. That is not a tested guarantee that any save qualifies.
Where do I claim it?	The cited instructions do not identify a menu or collection point.
Does this confirm PC, Xbox, or Switch 2 delivery?	No. This page’s evidence scope is PS5.

If the reward is missing

These are editorial precautions, not a tested fix or a verified redemption procedure:

1. Do not delete or overwrite the demo save while investigating. Preserve the evidence of the play session instead of trying a fresh save as a guess.
2. Note which user profile created it and which platform and region your demo and full game use. This records useful support details; it does not prove a particular combination is eligible.
3. Compare any in-game reward message with the official listing linked below. A preorder or edition bonus is a separate question from the demo save reward.
4. If the game gives no clear instruction, ask the publisher or platform support with the versions and exact error text. Do not share passwords, recovery codes, or a full save file publicly. You can also report a source-backed correction for this guide.

We have not verified cloud-save recovery, account changes, cross-region eligibility, or a reliable missing-reward fix. We will add exact collection steps only after they are reproducible. The lack of those steps here is not evidence that your reward is lost.

What changed in the August demo update?

PlayStation Blog reported that the demo received a content update on August 25, 2026, expanding the playable area while retaining the save-data reward. The official trailer below can reveal added encounters, so it is marked as a minor spoiler and follows the site’s spoiler preference.

Official Trailer 6 and demo update — PlayStation Blog — YouTube

Next, compare editions and bonuses, review platform availability, or use the beginner guide.

Sources

• PlayStation demo listing
• PlayStation Blog demo announcement
• PlayStation Blog August demo update