Capcom Delivers Monster Hunter Wilds™ and Onimusha™ Reveals at State of Play
At PlayStation’s State of Play broadcast, Capcom debuted the official launch trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds™ and teased the first Title Update for the highly anticipated action RPG. Onimusha: Way of the Sword™ also summoned a story trailer introducing the all-new action game’s legendary protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi. Finally, the publisher revealed the remaster of Onimusha™ 2: Samurai’s Destiny is releasing on May 23, 2025 with enhanced features.
Monster Hunter Wilds Prepares Hunters for Launch and Beyond
Now just a couple short weeks away from release, Monster Hunter Wilds is preparing hunters for the journey into the Forbidden Lands with its official launch trailer. The new footage of the highly anticipated action RPG provides a glimpse of the challenges that await in this ever-changing world. The trailer featured Jin Dahaad, the massive apex predator of the Iceshard Cliffs, and a mysterious Rathalos that is unlike any other “King of the Skies” hunters have seen before!
Watch the official Monster Hunter Wilds launch trailer here.
Following the arrival of Monster Hunter Wilds on February 28, the game will continue to evolve with post-launch content updates. The first free major Title Update is planned for release in Spring 2025 and will see the return of Mizutsune, the sleek dancing Leviathan that ensnares its prey with immobilising bubbles. Before then, starting the week after launch, Event Quests will be introduced with special armor that players can earn as rewards. Please stay tuned for additional details on these limited-time quests and the other exciting content coming in free Title Update 1.
Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to PlayStation®5 with PS5®Pro Enhanced support, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Players who pre-order will receive the “Guild Knight Set” layered armor and “Hope Charm” Talisman as a special bonus. Additionally, a Digital Mini Art Book is available with pre-orders placed via the PlayStation®Store.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Unveils its Historic Hero
Capcom provided the first extended look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword since its surprise reveal at The Game Awards. The new trailer unveiled the dark fantasy action game’s protagonist is none other than Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary figure in Japanese history. In Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Musashi is a fierce young samurai who, in a supernatural twist of fate, finds himself wielding an Oni Gauntlet and battling hordes of demonic Genma.
Musashi’s face is modeled after Toshiro Mifune, the late, iconic Japanese movie star who portrayed Musashi in classic samurai films. Onimusha: Way of the Sword takes place in Kyoto, which has been corrupted by malevolent clouds of Malice summoning Hell into the world of the living and plunging feudal Japan’s capital into chaos. Equipped with an Oni Gauntlet, Musashi is granted power beyond human limits allowing him to slay monstrosities from the underworld, including the destructive axe-wielding Byakue, whose power grows when it becomes soaked in its own blood.
The Onimusha series’ first new installment in nearly two decades, Onimusha: Way of the Sword pairs this rich blend of history and myth with cutting-edge combat. The game centers around satisfying sword-to-sword clashes with an emphasis on slicing through enemies and the tension of deciding when to absorb their souls in the heat of battle.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is launching worldwide in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Watch the new Onimusha: Way of the Sword story trailer here. For additional information on the long-awaited next entry in Capcom’s swordfighting action series, visit the official website.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Returns with a Remaster This May
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is returning on May 23, 2025 for PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, and PC via Steam with pre-orders available starting today. Beyond the classic action-packed gameplay, this remastered version comes equipped with enhanced visuals and an arsenal of new quality-of-life features.
These updates include more difficulty settings, including a brand-new “Hell” mode where a single hit spells death, plus the option to enjoy the story by selecting Easy mode from the start. New quality-of-life features also include the ability to swap weapons without pausing the action and the power to choose when Jubei transforms into an Onimusha. This remaster also packs in modern improvements like auto-saves, skippable cutscenes, multiple aspect ratios, and more. This release even expands the in-game gallery with 100 newly added pieces of artwork and the original soundtrack.
As a special bonus, players who pre-order Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny or pick up the “Onimusha 1+2 Pack” bundle early will include the “Onimusha 2: Orchestra Album Selection Pack,” which features orchestral music tracks and helpful in-game items. Players with save data from the 2019 remaster of Onimusha™: Warlords can also unlock a special outfit for Jubei inspired by Samanosuke, the protagonist from the original game.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny was originally released in 2002 and has become the best-selling entry in the Onimusha series. The story follows a new hero, master swordsman Jubei Yagyu, who sets out on a quest to defeat Nobunaga Oda and his army of demons. Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny features a range of new game mechanics, including an affinity system with Jubei’s allies and branching narrative paths.
Watch the new Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny trailer here. Check out the game’s official website to learn more and follow the series on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest updates.
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