# Muramasa Revenant Blades Preview

> Vanillaware's Muramasa: Revenant Blades demo shows fluid combat and branching paths for PS5, Switch, and PC.
- Title: Muramasa Revenant Blades Preview · Gematsu | Shortify
- Summary: Vanillaware's Muramasa: Revenant Blades demo shows fluid combat and branching paths for PS5, Switch, and PC.
- Keywords: muramasa, revenant blades, vanillaware, ps5, switch, side-scrolling, action rpg, demo, gameplay, weapons, combat, Revenant
- Source: Gematsu — https://gematsu.com/2026/10/muramasa-revenant-blades-hands-on-gameplay-preview
- Published: 2026-10-08T04:01:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: muramasa, revenant blades, vanillaware, ps5, switch, pc, side-scrolling, action rpg, demo, gameplay, weapons, combat
## Hands-on preview
Gematsu previewed Vanillaware's Muramasa: Revenant Blades demo at Shinagawa headquarters.
## Demo features
The demo included one of two playable characters: Kisuke or Momohime on higher difficulty.
## Combat mechanics
Players can dash, dodge, jump, and execute combo strings both on ground and mid-air.
## Weapon durability
Weapons lose durability, dealing reduced damage as they degrade and requiring weapon swaps.
## Branching paths
The game opens into multiple branching paths with villages, caves, and beaches.
## Release date
Muramasa: Revenant Blades releases for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC on February 4, 2027.
## Key takeaway

Vanillaware's Muramasa: Revenant Blades demo features fluid combat, weapon durability, and branching paths for PS5, Switch, and PC release on February 4, 2027.