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

The latest Capcom Spotlight and Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase delivered exciting news for Capcom fans. Highlights included a new story trailer and Open Beta 2 details for Monster Hunter Wilds, along with updates on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny, a Capcom Fighting Collection 2 release date, and more.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword – New Details Revealed

Targeting a 2026 release, *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* is shaping up to be a thrilling return to the franchise. Development focuses on three key pillars: compelling characters, a new protagonist, and engaging enemies. The team is meticulously recreating the Edo period setting of Kyoto, incorporating real-life historical locations. The ultimate goal? Delivering 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, battling Genma creatures through a twist of fate. The challenge will be significant, but not insurmountable, ensuring broad accessibility.

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny – Remastered in 2025

The 2002 classic, *Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny*, receives a remastered release in 2025, bridging the gap until *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* arrives.

Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta 2 – Arkveld Awaits

The second *Monster Hunter Wilds* Open Beta is imminent, boasting significant upgrades from the first. The flagship monster, Arkveld, takes center stage in a challenging advanced quest. Other additions include a Gypceros Hunt, an explorable training area, and online features like Private Lobbies and Online Single Player mode. Data from the first beta carries over, and returning content includes the Character Creator, Story Trial, and the Doshaguma hunt. Cross-play is enabled.

Beta dates:

• 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 does not. Participants receive a special Pendant.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Iceshard Cliffs and New Enemies

A new story trailer showcased the icy Iceshard Cliffs, introducing Rove (Wudwud), Hirabami - Leviathan, Nerscylla - Temnoceran, and Gore Magala. Further insights into Arkveld were also revealed.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – May 16th Release

*Capcom Fighting Collection 2* launches May 16th, 2025, featuring *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 *Street Fighter 6* on February 5th, preceding Elena as the penultimate Year 2 character.