Capcom's Recent Spotlight Unveils Exciting Game Updates
Capcom recently held a Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase, revealing significant updates for several titles. Key announcements include new details for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, a release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and extensive information on Monster Hunter Wilds.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword – A 2026 Release
Set in the Edo period, this new Onimusha installment features a new protagonist wielding an Oni Gauntlet to battle Genma. Development focuses on compelling characters, engaging enemies, and a historically accurate recreation of Kyoto. The game aims for challenging yet accessible sword combat.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remaster – Coming in 2025
A remastered version of the 2002 classic is slated for release in 2025, bridging the gap until Onimusha: Way of the Sword's arrival.
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 Details
The second Open Beta introduces the flagship monster, Arkveld, in a challenging quest. Other additions include a Gypceros Hunt, a training area, Private Lobbies, and Online Single Player mode. Data from the first Beta can be transferred. The Beta runs:
- 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 does not. Participants receive a special Pendant.
Monster Hunter Wilds – Iceshard Cliffs and New Monsters
The new story trailer showcased the Iceshard Cliffs, introducing new monsters: Rove (Wudwud), Hirabami (Leviathan), Nerscylla (Temnoceran), and Gore Magala.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – May 16th Release
Launching May 16th, 2025, this collection includes 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 Shiranui Arrives February 5th
Fatal Fury's Mai Shiranui joins the roster on February 5th, as the penultimate Year 2 character, followed by Elena.
