Summary
Capcomannounces a new Showcase Livestream event, revealing more news and details about upcoming games, including a 15-minute session dedicated toMonster Hunter Wilds.Capcomhas been on a roll as of late, releasing not only a variety of well received titles, but also dipping back into the company’s storied history to bring back classic games like theMarvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection.
Looking ahead, Capcom appears to have a strong lineup of games on the horizon to continue its momentum established by massively popular andmilestone selling games likeResident Evil 4 Remake. The highly anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds is right around the corner, seemingly taking some of the best parts ofWorldandRise, mixing them together for a new gameplay experience. However, it’s not just theMonster Hunterfranchise that’s on the way, and Capcom is holding a new livestream to showcase some of its upcoming content.
In a new announcement, Capcom confirmed plans for a Spotlight Livestream event taking place on February 4. The broadcast is planned to be 35 minutes in length and will be showcasing new details and information on upcoming titles likeCapcom Fighting Collection 2andOnimusha Way of the Sword,as well as existing titles likeStreet Fighter 6. Curiously, thepreviously releasedMarvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classicsis also listed as being part of the show, which many have taken to mean there could be some sort of post-launch support or content being added.
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However, Capcom Spotlight wasn’t the only announcement the studio made, as it will be holding a special 15-minuteMonster Hunter Wildsshowcase right after. The presentation will feature producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, who is typically involved in these showcase events related to the franchise, and includes a new trailer and details regarding thesecond Open Beta test forMonster Hunter Wilds.
It’s not too surprising that Monster Hunter Wilds is getting its own standalone showcase as Capcom is expecting big things when it launches on February 28. In fact, the company’s net profits have been down in the current fiscal year, though the company is expecting that to completely turn around onceWildslaunches. Currently,Monster Hunter Wildsleads a big February release calendar, though with another open beta test just weeks before release, Capcom is likely expecting the game to capitalize on that momentum and word of mouth to help it standout from other titles.
Monster Hunter Wilds
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The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.Fulfill your duty as a Hunter by tracking and defeating powerful monsters and forging strong new weapons and armor from the materials you harvest from your hunt as you uncover the connection between the people of the Forbidden Lands and the locales they inhabit.The ultimate hunting experience awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds.
