Capcom Spotlight February 2025 and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase: Everything Announced

The latest Capcom Spotlight and the Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase have arrived and they revealed a ton of new details for a wide array of Capcom games. Alongside a new story trailer and Open Beta 2 details for Monster Hunter Wilds, we were also treated to more details on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, an Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny remaster, a release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and much more.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Gets a Bunch of New Details

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is currently in development for a 2026 release date and Capcom gave us a few more exciting details on what fans can expect from the franchise’s return.

When creating this new entry, the team is focusing on three core aspects, including creating compelling characters, a new protagonist, and engaging enemies. They are doing all they can to recreate the setting of Kyoto, which is “brimming with historical, real-life locations.” Lastly, the team wants to create the “ultimate sword fighting action” game with the “visceral satisfaction of slicing through enemies.”

While we didn’t learn much about this new protagonist, it was confirmed Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be set in the Edo Period and will see us fighting off against evil creatures known as Genma. Due to a “twist of fate,” our protagonist will wield an Oni Gauntlet and use it to dispatch any foes in his path and feed it souls in return.

The game will be challenging, but the team doesn’t want it to be “impossibly difficult.” Instead, it wants it to be a game that action fans of all skill levels can enjoy to its fullest.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Is Getting a Remastered Version in 2025

2002’s Onimusha: Samurai’s Destiny will be getting a remastered version in 2025, and Capcom hopes it will help with the wait for Onimusha: Way of the Sword in 2026.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 to Feature Flagship Monster Arkveld

Monster Hunter Wilds’ second Open Beta test is almost here and Capcom has pulled back the curtain on what will be different from the first beta. The biggest addition will be that players will be able to take on the new flagship monster, Arkveld, in an advanced quest that will test the skills of all who take it on.

There will also be a Gypceros Hunt, a training area to explore, and some online features like Private Lobbies and Online Single Player mode for players to try out. The Private Lobbies won’t appear in searches and are perfect for those who want to just play with some friends. Online Single Player will let players jump in without joining a lobby. While they won’t see other players in their Base Camp, they can use and S.O.S. Flare to switch to multiplayer when they need a little help.

Players will be able to transfer their data from the first Open Beta test for this new one, and also returning will be Character Creator, Story Trial, and the Doshaguma hunt.

Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on February 28 and the second Open Beta test, which will feature Cross-Play will take place during the following times;

• Thursday, February 6 at 7pm PT to Sunday, February 9 at 6:59pm PT
• Thursday, February 13 at 7pm PT to Sunday, February 16 at 6:59pm PT

Players will be able to transfer their character data to the full game, but no game progression will carry over. Those who try it out will earn a special Pendant as a bonus for participating.

Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals Iceshard Cliffs and New Enemies Just Waiting to Be Fought

The Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase gave fans a look at a new story trailer for the game set to be released on February 28, and it took us all the to frozen locale known as the Iceshard Cliffs. Inhabiting this snowy place will be the quiryky Wudwud known as Rove, the Hirabami – Leviathan, Nerscylla – Temnoceran, and the ferocious Gore Magala. And yes, we do get to learn more about the flagship monster known as the Arkveld.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Launches on May 16

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 will officially launch on May 16, 2025, and will bring with it a collection of fighting games that include 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 Adds Fatal Fury’s Mai on February 5

Street Fighter 6 is set to add Fatal Fury’s Mai to its roster on February 5, and she will be the second-last character Year 2 character following M. Bison and Terry. Elena will be the final character added in this group, and more details on her will be revealed in the future.

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