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

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 entry features a new protagonist wielding an Oni Gauntlet to battle Genma. Development prioritizes 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 transfer from the first beta is possible. The beta 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

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 monsters like Rove, Hirabami, Nerscylla, and Gore Magala. Further details on Arkveld were also revealed.

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, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, Power Stone, Power Stone 2, Project Justice, and Plasma Sword.

Street Fighter 6 – Mai Shiranui Arrives February 5th

Mai Shiranui from Fatal Fury joins the roster on February 5th, preceding the final Year 2 character, Elena.