Capcom Spotlight delivered big news on Monster Hunter Wilds, Onimusha, and new fighting games. The event featured new trailers, beta details, and surprise reveals, including the surprise launch of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics on Xbox.
Here’s everything Capcom revealed during the event.
Monster Hunter Wilds: New Region, Monsters, and Beta Details
With Monster Hunter Wilds just weeks away from its February 28 release, Capcom shared an in-depth look at the game’s Iceshard Cliffs region, a snow-covered terrain home to new and returning monsters:
- Hirabami – A Leviathan with sail-like membranes that help it glide and attack from above.
- Nerscylla – A fan-favorite monster known for its venomous, web-based attacks.
- Gore Magala – The returning Elder Dragon, bringing chaos to the battlefield.
Capcom also announced Open Beta Test 2, running on the following dates:
- February 6 at 7:00 PM PST – February 9 at 6:59 PM PST
- February 13 at 7:00 PM PST – February 16 at 6:59 PM PST
This beta will introduce Arkveld, Monster Hunter Wilds’ flagship monster, along with returning monster Gypceros, a new Training Area, and additional online features like Private Lobbies and Online Single Player mode.
Other updates include Photo Mode, enhanced customization options, and PlayStation 5 Pro support featuring ray tracing and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for improved visuals. A Monster Hunter Wilds Benchmark Tool is now available on Steam to help PC players test their hardware.
Onimusha Returns with a New Title and a Classic Remaster
Capcom shared new details about Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the upcoming entry in the samurai action series set in feudal Japan. The game follows a new protagonist wielding the Oni Gauntlet, featuring intense sword-fighting combat and strategic soul absorption mechanics. The latest update highlighted historic Kyoto landmarks like Kiyomizu-dera Temple, along with refinements to combat. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is set to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Alongside Way of the Sword, Capcom announced a remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, set to launch in 2025 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. This enhanced version brings back one of the best-selling titles in the series with improved visuals and gameplay.
Surprise Fighting Game Announcements and Release Dates
Capcom surprised fans by launching the Xbox One version of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, which is now available across Switch, PlayStation 4, Steam, and Xbox One. Read our review of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. This collection includes classics like:
- X-Men vs. Street Fighter
- MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2: New Age of Heroes
- The Punisher
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – Releases May 16
A second fighting game collection is on the way! Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launches May 16, 2025. It includes eight classic fighting games, including Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Power Stone 2. Physical copies will include a Capcom vs. SNK original comic.
Additional Capcom Spotlight Highlights
- Ōkami + Kunitsu-Gami Bundle – Includes Ōkami HD and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess with exclusive crossover items.
- Street Fighter 6 – Mai Joins the Roster – Mai from Fatal Fury arrives February 5, with a new “Say Hello to Mai!” Fighting Pass featuring SNK-themed content.
- Capcom Cup 11 – The premier Street Fighter esports tournament returns March 5-9, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan, with a $1 million grand prize.
Capcom’s 2024 Lineup is Stacked
With Monster Hunter Wilds on the horizon and Onimusha making a comeback, Capcom has a packed release schedule. New fighting game collections add even more to its 2024 lineup.
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