Capcom Highlights Resident Evil Requiem, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and More at Gamescom Opening Night Live

Capcom Showcases New Resident Evil Requiem, Announces Collaboration between Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy XIV Online at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025

Capcom made a significant impact at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, unveiling trailers for Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, alongside a collaboration announcement between Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy XIV Online. Fans of Resident Evil Requiem are buzzing over new images and a fresh video that reveal insights into main character Grace Ashcroft’s past. Set 30 years after the Raccoon City outbreak, the survival horror adventure follows Grace, a young FBI analyst, as she returns to the scene to confront her haunting memories during a new investigation. Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. In related news, the Resident Evil series celebrates its 30th anniversary in March 2026, marked by a new logo and an illustration featuring iconic characters, including Grace.

Onimusha’s Dark Fantasy Evolves with Spooky Locations and Intense Sword Combat

Onimusha: Way of the Sword plunges players into a dark fantasy world with intense sword combat. A new trailer showcased a spooky new location within this dark fantasy world, revealing chilling enemies and intense sword fighting. The narrative centers on hero Musashi Miyamoto as he faces twisted Genma creatures, which Dokyo creates in a secret lab deep beneath Kyoto. Musashi will utilize his iconic Issen and Soul Absorption abilities to overcome these foes. Details regarding the game’s release date are expected soon. The announced collaboration between Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy XIV Online is set to begin at the end of September. This crossover will introduce Chocobos and a new narrative mission featuring Omega Planetes. Capcom anticipates more updates. Separately, Capcom also announced the first-ever US Monster Hunter Wilds Championship, taking place live on October 17, 2025, in San Diego, California, at TwitchCon San Diego. The top six teams will compete for the championship title from Capcom’s booth. Full details regarding registration and tournament rules are available on the official US Championship page.

In Case You Missed It

If you’re a fan of the Resident Evil series, be sure to check out Carlos Mendoza’s latest piece from August 19th, where he delves into Capcom’s recent Gamescom reveal. The blog post discusses the new trailer for “Resident Evil Requiem,” which sets up an intriguing prologue featuring Grace Ashcroft and her mother Alyssa. Dive deeper into this mysterious new chapter of the franchise at Resident Evil Requiem Unveils New Trailer at Gamescom. For those fascinated by the technical intricacies of gaming, Carlos Mendoza’s in-depth analysis of “Mafia: The Old Country” is a must-read. Published on August 19, 2025, this detailed review explores how Hangar 13 leveraged Unreal Engine 5 to deliver stunning visuals and an immersive cinematic experience across various graphic modes. From the seamless lighting effects provided by Lumen to the impeccable details rendered with Nanite, Mendoza breaks down every aspect of the game’s performance on different consoles. If you’re curious about how this action-adventure gem runs in 1080p at 60fps or want insights into its technical achievements, head over to Mafia: The Old Country Runs at 1080p in 60fps Mode and check it out! For those interested in the future of gaming and technological advancements in the industry, don’t miss Jonathan Dubinski’s insightful piece from August 19, 2025, titled “Gaming Technology Has Stagnated, Says Former PlayStation Head.” Shawn Layden, former head of PlayStation, discusses how the current generation of consoles is hitting a plateau in terms of noticeable technological improvements. He also delves into issues such as microtransactions and the impact of services like Game Pass on game development. Dive into this compelling analysis at Gaming Technology Has Stagnated, Says Former PlayStation Head.

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