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 Edo Period Adventure
Targeted for a 2026 release, Onimusha: Way of the Sword promises compelling characters, a new protagonist, and engaging enemies within a historically accurate recreation of Kyoto. The game centers on visceral sword combat, utilizing an Oni Gauntlet to defeat Genma. While challenging, the developers aim for accessibility across skill levels.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny – Remastered for 2025
The 2002 classic, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, receives a remastered release in 2025, bridging the gap until Onimusha: Way of the Sword's arrival.
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 – Arkveld Awaits
The second Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta introduces the flagship monster, Arkveld, in a challenging advanced quest. Additional features include a Gypceros hunt, a training area, Private Lobbies, and Online Single Player mode (allowing S.O.S. Flare for multiplayer assistance). Data from the first beta transfers, and the Character Creator, Story Trial, and Doshaguma hunt return. Cross-play is enabled. 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 28 release), but progress does not. Participants receive a special Pendant.
Monster Hunter Wilds – Iceshard Cliffs and New Threats
The showcase featured a new story trailer highlighting the Iceshard Cliffs region, introducing new monsters: Rove (Wudwud), Hirabami - Leviathan, Nerscylla - Temnoceran, and Gore Magala. Further details on Arkveld were also revealed.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – May 16, 2025 Launch
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launches May 16, 2025, including 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 5
Mai Shiranui from Fatal Fury joins Street Fighter 6 on February 5, preceding Elena as the final Year 2 character.
