Capcom Spotlight February 2025 and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase: All Announcements
Capcom offered a full program to gamers with both Capcom Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase at the February 2025 event. Many important announcements were made at the event, from Monster Hunter Wilds’ second open beta to new Onimusha projects. The release date of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 was also announced.
Capcom Spotlight February 2025 and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase Announcements
Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 and New Details
Monster Hunter Wilds’ second open beta test will be available to players between February 6 and February 9 and February 13 and February 16. In this beta test, the game’s flagship monster, Arkveld, will be encountered. Arkveld will test players’ skills in a challenging mission. Additionally, additional content such as Gypceros hunting, a new training area, and online private lobbies will be included in the beta test. Private lobbies are an ideal option for those who only want to play with friends, while the online single-player mode will allow players to explore the story individually.
Familiar content from the first beta, such as character creation, story trial mode, and Doshaguma hunting, will also be included in this test. Players will be able to transfer their character data from the first beta to this test, but their game progress will not be carried over. Players who participate in the beta will earn a special necklace reward that they can use in the full version. Monster Hunter Wilds will be fully released on February 28, 2025, and will offer players a unique hunting experience with cross-platform support.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has been announced as an action game scheduled for release in 2026. With this new game, Capcom aims to recreate the historical beauty and real locations of Kyoto. The game’s story takes place during the Edo Period and takes players to a dangerous world filled with dark creatures called Genma. The game’s main character is equipped with an “Oni Gauntlet,” a powerful piece of equipment that allows him to defeat enemies and collect their souls.
The development team focuses on three key elements of the game: impressive characters, a new hero, and challenging enemy designs. Onimusha: Way of the Sword aims to offer players the most satisfying and realistic version of sword fighting. At the same time, the game aims to offer a level of difficulty that players of all skill levels can enjoy. Capcom believes that this new Onimusha game will please both fans of the series and new players.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster
Released in 2002 and one of the most beloved action games of the period, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny will be back in front of players with a renewed version in 2025. This remaster aims to offer a nostalgic experience with modern graphics. Capcom states that this renewed version will be a perfect starting point for new players who will experience the series for the first time.
The remaster version of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is offered as a preparation for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which will be released in 2026. Players will be able to remember the story of the series again or discover it for the first time thanks to this remaster. Capcom aims to show its success in bringing its classic games together with modern technology in this project as well.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 will be released on May 16, 2025 and will offer a comprehensive collection for fighting game fans. This collection brings together classic games such as Capcom vs. SNK Millennium Fight 2000 Pro, Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, Power Stone, Power Stone 2, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, Project Justice and Plasma Sword: Night of Bilstein. Especially the Power Stone series and Capcom vs. SNK games create great excitement for gamers looking for nostalgia.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 offers a great opportunity for both players who miss old fighting games and those who will try them for the first time. The collection promises an experience optimized for modern consoles and PC. It is also stated that there will be online play support among these games, which will allow you to relive classic fighting games with your friends.
Street Fighter 6 – Mai from Fatal Fury
Mai Shiranui, one of the beloved characters from the Fatal Fury series, has been added to Street Fighter 6 as of February 5. Mai has been added to the game as part of the Year 2 content plan and offers players a new fighting style. Capcom states that they are trying to best reflect Mai’s fighting abilities and character design. In addition, with the addition of Mai, the possibility of seeing more crossover content between Fatal Fury and Street Fighter has increased.
Following Mai, it was announced that Elena will be included in the game as part of the Year 2 character pack. Elena has been a long-awaited character by fans of the series and is scheduled to be released this year. Capcom announced that more details about Elena will be shared later. Street Fighter 6 continues to offer a dynamic experience to the fighting game community with continuous updates.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ New Area: Iceshard Cliffs
Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase introduced the game’s new region, Iceshard Cliffs. This region is a dangerous area with a snow-covered and icy nature. Players will encounter a variety of new creatures in this region. A creative Wudwud named Rove, a Leviathan named Hirabami, a Temnoceran named Nerscylla, and the powerful Gore Magala will face players in this cold and harsh environment.
More information was also shared about Monster Hunter Wilds’ flagship monster, the Arkveld. The Arkveld will play a key role in the game’s story and will be one of the most powerful enemies players will face. The new region will offer players a unique exploration experience with its rich visuals. The game’s full release on February 28 has created great excitement among fans.
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