Capcom Showcases Monster Hunter World Updates at 2025 Spotlight

Capcom's recent Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase unveiled exciting updates across their game lineup. Key announcements included new details for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny remaster, a Capcom Fighting Collection 2 release date, and much more, alongside a new story trailer and Open Beta 2 information for Monster Hunter Wilds.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword – A Deeper Dive

Launching in 2026, Onimusha: Way of the Sword will feature compelling characters, a new protagonist, and engaging enemies. The game aims to recreate the Edo Period setting of Kyoto with meticulous detail, emphasizing visceral sword combat. The protagonist, wielding an Oni Gauntlet, will battle Genma, fueled by the souls of defeated foes. While challenging, the difficulty will be balanced for players of all skill levels.

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny – Remastered for 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 – Arkveld Awaits

The second Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta introduces the flagship monster, Arkveld, in a challenging new quest. Additional content includes a Gypceros Hunt, a training area, and online features like Private Lobbies and Online Single Player. Beta 1 data transfers are supported, alongside returning elements like the Character Creator, Story Trial, and Doshaguma hunt. Cross-play will be featured.

Beta dates:

• 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 28 release) are enabled, but progress will not carry over. Participants receive a special Pendant.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Iceshard Cliffs and New Threats

A new story trailer showcased the frigid Iceshard Cliffs, home to new monsters: Rove (Wudwud), Hirabami - Leviathan, Nerscylla - Temnoceran, and Gore Magala. Further details on Arkveld were also revealed.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – May 16, 2025 Release

Launching May 16, 2025, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 includes 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 Shiranui Arrives February 5

Fatal Fury's Mai Shiranui joins Street Fighter 6 on February 5, as the penultimate Year 2 character, followed by Elena.