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

Capcom's Recent Spotlight Unveils Exciting Game Updates

Capcom's latest Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase delivered a wealth of information on several upcoming titles. Key announcements included 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 coverage of Monster Hunter Wilds.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword: A 2026 Edo Period Adventure

Onimusha: Way of the Sword, slated for a 2026 release, will feature a new protagonist wielding an Oni Gauntlet to battle Genma. The game aims for compelling characters, a historically accurate Kyoto setting, and intense sword combat accessible to players of all skill levels.

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remaster Coming in 2025

A remastered version of the 2002 classic, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, will launch 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 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 from the first beta will transfer, and the Character Creator, Story Trial, and Doshaguma hunt return. Cross-play will be enabled. The beta runs:

• February 6-9, 7 PM PT to 6:59 PM PT
• February 13-16, 7 PM PT to 6:59 PM PT

Character data transfers to the full game (February 28th release), but progress does not. Participants receive a special pendant.

Exploring Iceshard Cliffs in Monster Hunter Wilds

The new story trailer showcased the Iceshard Cliffs, introducing new monsters: Rove, Hirabami, Nerscylla, and Gore Magala. Further details on Arkveld were also revealed.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Release Date Set

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.

Mai Shiranui Joins Street Fighter 6

Fatal Fury's Mai Shiranui will be added to Street Fighter 6 on February 5th, preceding the final Year 2 character, Elena.