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

Capcom Spotlight February 2025 Games

The February 4th, 2025 Capcom Spotlight unveiled a wealth of information regarding upcoming titles. Key announcements included new details on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a remastered version of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, and a release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2. The event also highlighted additions to Street Fighter 6.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Capcom’s upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword, slated for a 2026 release, will immerse players in the Edo Period, featuring a compelling new protagonist. Focus is on a new storyline, detailed enemy designs, and recreating the atmosphere of Kyoto. Key aspects include character depth, an innovative protagonist, engaging enemies, and the promise of “ultimate sword fighting action.”

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remastered

A remastered edition of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, set for 2025, is slated to arrive to bridge the gap until the full Onimusha: Way of the Sword in 2026. This edition is expected to revitalize the original experience.

Monster Hunter Wilds

The Monster Hunter Wilds showcase revealed exciting details for Open Beta 2. This beta, featuring cross-play, will focus on the flagship monster, Arkveld. Players can delve into an advanced quest mode and experience unique features. The open beta will allow access to the Arkveld, a challenging hunt, private lobbies, and an online single-player mode. Returning features include character creator and the Doshaguma hunt. Data transfer from Open Beta 1 is possible.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Iceshard Cliffs

The showcase revealed new challenges in the Monster Hunter Wilds. The frozen landscape of Iceshard Cliffs introduces new foes like the Wudwud Rove, Hirabami Leviathan, and Nerscylla Temnoceran, plus the formidable Gore Magala. Players can also experience new areas and further test their skills against these formidable creatures in this region, along with the flagship monster, Arkveld.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is set to launch on May 16, 2025, featuring a curated collection of fighting games. This includes several classics like Capcom vs. SNK Millennium Fight 2000 Pro, Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, and more. This varied collection promises diverse fighting experiences.

Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 will welcome Mai from Fatal Fury to its roster on February 5, 2025. This addition marks the penultimate character for Year 2, with Elena being the last to be announced. More details on Elena will follow.