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

The latest Capcom Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase delivered a wealth of exciting news for Capcom fans. Highlights include a new story trailer and Open Beta 2 details for Monster Hunter Wilds, reveals for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, an Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny remaster, a Capcom Fighting Collection 2 release date, and more.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword – New Details Unveiled

Targeted for a 2026 release, *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* is shaping up to be a thrilling addition to the franchise. Development focuses on three key elements: compelling characters, a new protagonist, and engaging enemies. The team is meticulously recreating the Edo Period setting of Kyoto, incorporating historically accurate locations. The ultimate goal? To deliver visceral, satisfying sword-fighting action for players of all skill levels. While details on the protagonist remain scarce, we know they'll wield an Oni Gauntlet, feeding it souls to vanquish the Genma, the game's evil creatures. The challenge will be significant, but designed for accessibility.

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 Details

The second *Monster Hunter Wilds* Open Beta is almost upon us! This time, players will face the flagship monster, Arkveld, in a challenging new quest. Additional features include a Gypceros Hunt, a training area, and online options like Private Lobbies and Online Single Player mode. Data from the first beta can be transferred, and returning features include the Character Creator, Story Trial, and the Doshaguma hunt. Cross-play will be enabled.

The Open Beta will run:

Thursday, February 6 at 7pm PT to Sunday, February 9 at 6:59pm PT
Thursday, February 13 at 7pm PT to Sunday, February 16 at 6:59pm PT

Character data transfers to the full game (February 28th release), but progress will not carry over. Participants will receive a special Pendant.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Iceshard Cliffs and New Enemies

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

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – May 16th Launch

Launching May 16th, 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 Arrives February 5th

Fatal Fury's Mai joins the *Street Fighter 6* roster on February 5th, as the penultimate Year 2 character (following M. Bison and Terry). Elena will be the final addition, with further details to come.