With the release of new trailers for Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, as well as the news of a unique collaboration between Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy XIV Online, Capcom took center stage at gamescom Opening Night Live 2025.
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New Resident Evil Requiem Video Reveals Grace’s History
At gamescom Opening Night Live, horror fans eagerly awaiting Resident Evil Requiem‘s next taste were given a long preview of the eagerly awaited game. The most recent video offers a peek into the troubled past of the main character, Grace Ashcroft.
Set 30 years after the outbreak in Raccoon City, Resident Evil Requiem follows Grace on a new investigation where the young FBI analyst must return to the location and face her horrific memories. On February 27, 2026, this new era of survival horror will be available for PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
March 2026 will also mark the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil television series. A 30th anniversary logo and a unique image of Grace and other figures from the franchise’s legendary past have been unveiled by Capcom in front of this milestone.
Onimusha Investigates the Underworld and Engages in Exciting Sword Fighting
The showcase featured a dazzling new teaser for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which explores a new and unsettling location within its dark fantasy universe. Along with revealing terrifying foes, the most recent film also unveiled a glimpse of the battle mechanisms that form the basis of the swordplay action.
A dark and mysterious force known as Dokyo labors to create new Genma in a hidden laboratory located deep under the game’s Kyoto setting. Among her perverse creations are:
- Greater Nue: A ferocious, Chimeric beast that can harness the power of lightning.
- Kogashira: Humans warped by parasitic Genma that create poisonous clouds of Malice.
- Chijiko: A grotesque mass of interwoven human faces with far-reaching tentacles.
The main character Musashi Miyamoto uses his own abilities, such as the well-known Issen and Soul Absorption skills at the heart of the Onimusha™ experience, to make his way through these monstrosities:
- Deflect: A defensive action that reflects attacks back at enemies – including projectiles.
- Parry: Blocks that are timed to deflect incoming blows can knock attackers back into their friends or terrain, stagger them, and open the door for counterattacks.
- Blazing State: Landing several parries results in a brief offensive power-up that also produces Blue Souls, which are used to fuel special strikes with Oni Power.
- Soul Absorption: In order to restore health, upgrade equipment, acquire new skills, and more, pick the ideal time during combat to absorb the souls of vanquished opponents.
- Issen: A famous feature of the Onimusha series, this high-risk, high-reward counterattack is launched by striking foes just before they strike a blow.
In addition to swordplay, the teaser shows off other forms of warfare, such as archery and a dual-edged weapon with a whirlwind strike. As Onimusha: Way of the Sword gets closer to its 2026 release on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, stay tuned for further gameplay details.
Final Fantasy XIV Online x Monster Hunter Wilds Collaboration Announced
Worlds also collided during Gamescom Opening Night Live, when FINAL FANTASY XIV Online director and producer Naoki Yoshida and Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto shared the stage to announce a significant joint partnership between the well-known role-playing games.
Chocobos and other well-known characters from the Final Fantasy universe will make an appearance in the Forbidden Lands as part of this special collaboration, which is scheduled to launch in late September along with Monster Hunter Wilds’ free Title Update 3. In a brand-new narrative adventure, hunters can also anticipate running into the robotic superboss Omega Planetes. Watch this space for additional information soon.
Additionally, Capcom said that the inaugural Monster Hunter Wilds US Championship will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, in San Diego, California. At TwitchCon San Diego, the top six teams will compete live from the Capcom booth for first place. The official US Championship website has registration information and competition rules.
Related: Summer Game Fest 2025: Resident Evil Requiem Revealed
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