TOP 6 UPCOMING Capcom GAMES

TOP 6 UPCOMING Capcom GAMES 

Capcom is a major Japanese video game company founded in 1979. It has created several critically acclaimed and commercially successful game franchises, including:

Resident Evil (over 157 million copies sold)

Monster Hunter (over 100 million copies sold)

Street Fighter (over 54 million copies sold)

Mega Man (over 41 million copies sold)

Devil May Cry (over 31 million copies sold)

Capcom has subsidiaries in East Asia, Europe, and North America. Its head office is located in Japan. The company compiles a "Platinum Titles" list of games that have sold over 1 million copies, which contains over 100 titles as of December 31, 2023.

Capcom USA is the North American subsidiary of Capcom Co., Ltd. It was founded in 1983 and has published many of Capcom's popular game franchises in the region. The official Capcom USA YouTube channel provides news and updates on the company's games and events.

On July 1, 2024, Capcom will host a 25-minute "CAPCOM NEXT - Summer 2024" broadcast to provide the latest information on 3 upcoming Capcom titles. The event will not include updates on Monster Hunter Wilds.

 1 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique Japanese-inspired, single player Kagura Action Strategy game developed by Capcom. The game takes place on a mountain covered by the Kunitsu-Gami, a mysterious force that has corrupted the land and its inhabitants.

The game features a blend of action and strategy elements, allowing players to take control of powerful Kami (gods) and engage in intense battles against corrupted spirits and creatures. Players must strategically position their Kami on a grid-based battlefield, utilizing their unique abilities and combos to defeat enemies and cleanse the land of corruption .

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess offers a visually stunning and immersive experience, with a focus on Japanese mythology and folklore. The game's soundtrack and art style are inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics, creating a captivating atmosphere for players to explore and unravel the mysteries of the Kunitsu-Gami.

The game is currently available on Steam and the PlayStation Store, with a demo version also available on Steam for players to try before purchasing. Capcom has recently showcased the game during their "CAPCOM NEXT - Summer 2024" broadcast, providing an overview of its gameplay and features .

2 - Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a compilation of two Ace Attorney spin-off games featuring prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, developed by Capcom. It includes:

Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth

Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit

The collection is being remastered for modern consoles and PC, featuring full HD graphics, quality of life improvements, and special bonus materials. It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Windows/Steam.

Pre-purchase bonuses for the digital version include an arranged in-game music set with 5 tracks from Ace Attorney Investigations 2. The physical version will also include a bonus soundtrack.

The Ace Attorney Investigations games allow players to take on the role of prosecutor Miles Edgeworth as he investigates crime scenes and solves cases through logic and deduction. The collection aims to provide the definitive experience for fans of the spin-off serie .

3 - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster

The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a full graphical overhaul and remaster of the original 2006 Dead Rising game, developed by Capcom. Key details about the remaster:

It will launch digitally on September 19, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam .

The remaster will feature 4K visuals and 60fps performance, powered by Capcom's proprietary RE Engine .

In addition to the graphical upgrade, the remaster will include various quality of life improvements such as an autosave feature, revamped controls, and a modernized UI .

The game will be fully voiced, though the original protagonist voice actor TJ Rotolo will not be reprising his role as Frank West .

Pre-order bonuses include costumes for Frank West, such as his original outfit and the Willamette Parkview Mall bee costume from the 2006 game, as well as the Chuck Greene outfit from Dead Rising 2 .

A physical release of the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is planned for November 2024 .

Overall, the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster aims to bring the classic zombie-slaying action of the original game to modern platforms with significant visual and quality of life improvements, while preserving the core gameplay experience that made the original so beloved.

4- MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a compilation of seven classic arcade fighting games featuring crossovers between Marvel Comics characters and Capcom's iconic video game franchises. The collection will be released digitally and physically in 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam.

The games included in the collection are:

Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes

Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter

X-Men vs. Street Fighter

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes

The collection features both English and Japanese versions of the arcade releases, with new additions such as online play, refined training modes, and filter settings. It also includes design documents and artwork in the gallery mode.

To make the games more accessible for newcomers, the collection offers difficulty settings and one-button special moves. Rollback netcode will be implemented to ensure smooth online battles between players worldwide.

The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics aims to bring back the nostalgia of these beloved crossover fighting games while introducing them to a new generation of players with modern features and improvements .

5 - Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds is an upcoming action RPG game in the Monster Hunter series, developed by Capcom. Key details about the game:

It is the first mainline Monster Hunter game to release on PC from day one, alongside PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Q1 2025.

The game features a vast, untamed open world with dynamic weather that affects monster behavior and interactions. The first area shown is the Windward Plains, a changeable savannah.

All 14 base weapons return, with the addition of the Seikret mount that allows players to swap between two weapons mid-hunt.

A new "Focus Mode" provides more precise control over guarding, aiming and attacking to target monster weak points.

Crossplay has been confirmed for all platforms.

Players who have save data from Monster Hunter World and Iceborne will unlock special Palico armor sets and weapons.

The game was first announced at The Game Awards 2023. A new trailer is planned for Summer 2024, with the game expected to launch in the first quarter of 2025 .

6 - Resident Evil 9

Resident Evil 9 is the next mainline entry in Capcom's acclaimed survival horror franchise. While details are still scarce, here's what we know so far:

Resident Evil 9 was originally rumored to be announced this summer and released in early 2025, but recent leaks suggest the announcement and release have been pushed back to late 2025 or 2026.

The game has been in development for around 7 years. A recent PlayStation Store listing for "Resident Evil 9: Revenant Shadows" hints at the title and a fresh story with new threats and mysteries.

Protagonist details are unclear, but some rumors suggest Leon Kennedy could be the main character. Fans are hoping for the return of classic characters like Jill Valentine.

Gameplay is expected to blend survival horror with some open-world elements. The game will likely build upon the first-person perspective introduced in Resident Evil 7 and continued in Village.

Resident Evil 9 is part of a larger slate of Resident Evil projects in development at Capcom, including remakes of Resident Evil 0, Code: Veronica, and potentially 5.

While the wait for Resident Evil 9 may be longer than initially anticipated, the game is shaping up to be a major release for the series. Capcom is taking its time to deliver a worthy next chapter that will satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike.