Capcom's Recent Spotlight Unveils Exciting Game Updates
Capcom recently held a Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase, revealing significant updates across its game lineup. Key announcements included new details for Monster Hunter Wilds, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, an Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny remaster, and a release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword – A 2026 Release
Onimusha: Way of the Sword, slated for a 2026 release, promises compelling characters, a new protagonist, and engaging enemies. The game will feature a historically accurate recreation of Kyoto and prioritize visceral, satisfying sword combat. Set in the Edo period, the protagonist will wield an Oni Gauntlet, a power requiring a sacrifice of souls. While challenging, the difficulty will be balanced for players of all skill levels.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny – Remastered in 2025
A remastered version of 2002's Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is coming in 2025, bridging the gap until the release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 – Arkveld Awaits
Monster Hunter Wilds' second Open Beta will introduce the flagship monster, Arkveld, in a challenging advanced quest. Other additions include a Gypceros Hunt, a training area, and online features like Private Lobbies and Online Single Player mode. Data from the first beta can be transferred, and the Character Creator, Story Trial, and Doshaguma hunt will return. Cross-play will be enabled.
Beta Dates:
- Thursday, February 6, 7 PM PT – Sunday, February 9, 6:59 PM PT
- Thursday, February 13, 7 PM PT – Sunday, February 16, 6:59 PM PT
Character data transfers to the full game (February 28th release), but progress will not carry over. Participants receive a special Pendant.
Monster Hunter Wilds – Iceshard Cliffs and New Monsters
The showcase also unveiled a new story trailer featuring the Iceshard Cliffs and new monsters: Rove (Wudwud), Hirabami - Leviathan, Nerscylla - Temnoceran, and Gore Magala. Further details on Arkveld were also shared.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – May 16 Release
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launches May 16, 2025, featuring Capcom vs. SNK Millennium Fight 2000 Pro, Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, Power Stone, Power Stone 2, Project Justice, and Plasma Sword: Night of Bilstein.
Street Fighter 6 – Mai Arrives February 5
Fatal Fury's Mai joins Street Fighter 6's roster on February 5th, preceding Elena as the penultimate Year 2 character.
