The latest Capcom Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase delivered a flurry of exciting news for Capcom fans. Highlights included a new story trailer and Open Beta 2 details for Monster Hunter Wilds, reveals for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, a Capcom Fighting Collection 2 release date, and more.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword – New Details Revealed
Targeting a 2026 release, *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* promises compelling characters, a new protagonist, and engaging enemies. The team is meticulously recreating the Edo Period setting of Kyoto, incorporating real-life historical locations. The game aims for "ultimate sword fighting action" with visceral combat.While details on the protagonist remain scarce, we know they'll wield an Oni Gauntlet, using it to vanquish Genma and feed it souls. The challenge level is designed to be engaging for action fans of all skill levels, avoiding impossible difficulty.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny – Remastered in 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 Details
The second *Monster Hunter Wilds* Open Beta introduces the flagship monster, Arkveld, in a challenging advanced quest. Also included are a Gypceros Hunt, a training area, and online features like Private Lobbies and Online Single Player mode. Private Lobbies offer friend-only gameplay, while Online Single Player allows solo play with the option to summon help via S.O.S. Flare.Data from the first Open Beta can be transferred. Returning features include the Character Creator, Story Trial, and the Doshaguma hunt. Character data transfers to the full game, but progression doesn't carry over. Participants receive a special Pendant.
Monster Hunter Wilds releases February 28th. Open Beta 2, featuring Cross-Play, runs:
- Thursday, February 6th, 7 PM PT – Sunday, February 9th, 6:59 PM PT
- Thursday, February 13th, 7 PM PT – Sunday, February 16th, 6:59 PM PT
Monster Hunter Wilds – Iceshard Cliffs and New Enemies
A new story trailer showcased the frigid Iceshard Cliffs, home to Rove (Wudwud), Hirabami - Leviathan, Nerscylla - Temnoceran, and Gore Magala. Further details on Arkveld were also revealed.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – May 16th Release
*Capcom Fighting Collection 2* launches May 16th, 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 5th
Fatal Fury's Mai joins *Street Fighter 6* on February 5th, as the penultimate Year 2 character, followed by Elena.
