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

Onimusha: Way of the Sword, slated for a 2026 release, will feature a new protagonist, compelling characters, and engaging enemies. The game aims for immersive sword combat, emphasizing visceral action while remaining accessible to players of all skill levels. Set in the Edo period, the protagonist will wield an Oni Gauntlet, battling Genma creatures.

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remaster Coming in 2025

A remastered version of the 2002 classic, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, is scheduled for release in 2025, bridging the gap until Onimusha: Way of the Sword's arrival.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 Details

Monster Hunter Wilds' second Open Beta will introduce 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 6, 7 PM PT – Sunday, February 9, 6:59 PM PT
• Thursday, February 13, 7 PM PT – Sunday, February 16, 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 showcase also featured a new story trailer showcasing the Iceshard Cliffs and new monsters: Rove, Hirabami - Leviathan, Nerscylla - Temnoceran, and Gore Magala.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Release Date

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launches May 16, 2025, featuring 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: Night of Bilstein.

Street Fighter 6 – Mai Shiranui Arrives February 5

Mai Shiranui from Fatal Fury joins Street Fighter 6 on February 5th, preceding the final Year 2 character, Elena.