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

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

Onimusha: Way of the Sword – New Details Unveiled

Targeting a 2026 release, *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* promises a compelling experience built around three key pillars: captivating characters, a fresh protagonist, and engaging enemies. The development team is meticulously recreating the historical setting of Kyoto, incorporating real-life locations. The ultimate goal? To deliver visceral, satisfying sword-fighting action that players of all skill levels can enjoy. While details on the protagonist remain scarce, we know the game is set in the Edo period and will feature battles against Genma, demonic creatures. A twist of fate will see the protagonist wielding an Oni Gauntlet, fueled by the souls of vanquished foes. The challenge will be significant, but balanced for accessibility.

Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny – Remaster Coming 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 Details

The second *Monster Hunter Wilds* Open Beta test introduces the flagship monster, Arkveld, in a challenging advanced quest. Also included are a Gypceros hunt, a training area, and online features like Private Lobbies and Online Single Player mode. Private Lobbies offer private gameplay with friends, while Online Single Player allows solo play with the option to switch to multiplayer using an S.O.S. Flare. Data from the first beta will transfer, and the Character Creator, Story Trial, and Doshaguma hunt return. 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 receive a special Pendant.

Monster Hunter Wilds – Iceshard Cliffs and New Enemies

The new story trailer showcased the Iceshard Cliffs, introducing Rove (Wudwud), Hirabami - Leviathan, Nerscylla - Temnoceran, and Gore Magala. Further details on 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

Mai from *Fatal Fury* joins *Street Fighter 6* on February 5th, preceding Elena as the penultimate Year 2 character.