Capcom News Articles
TodayTue, 21st Apr 2026
News Hideki Kamiya Marks Okami's 20th Anniversary With A Special Message
"I still can’t believe we got it out the door"
Capcom has commenced celebrations for Ōkami's 20th anniversary, so naturally, director Hideki Kamiya has shared a heartfelt message to commemorate the occasion. Over on the official anniversary website, you can check out the first celebratory events for yourself. Capcom has invited fans to share...
YesterdayMon, 20th Apr 2026
News Pragmata Has Already Shot Past Its First Major Sales Milestone
From Sad Dad to Rad Dad
Capcom's latest sci-fi adventure, Pragmata, launched to high praise last week, but as an original IP with no recognisable faces to its name, would audiences be quick to latch onto it? Yes, yes they would. The studio has today announced that Pragmata's worldwide sales have already surpassed one million units sold — and...
Saturday18th Apr 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Datamine Has Fans Of Mercenaries Mode Excited
Capcom previously teased a minigame update
When Resident Evil Requiem arrived on Switch 2 in February, one thing we noticed missing was Mercenaries Mode. The game director Koshi Nakanishi recently teased a minigame update for May, and ahead of this, a dataminer has made an interesting discovery. 'MasyaSYRKOV' on social media has been digging...
Thursday16th Apr 2026
News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review Of Pragmata On Switch 2
It was only a Pragmata of time
We're still at the point where a same-day release across platforms, including Switch 2, is a rather exciting prospect, so we were eager to see how Capcom's latest sci-fi shooter, Pragmata, would hold up on the system when it arrived earlier this week. We had a wonderful time with it in our 9/10 review, calling it...
Wednesday15th Apr 2026
Video Capcom Shares A Big Surprise In Its Latest Pragmata Trailer
What other mysteries await on the moon?
Capcom launches its new and "original IP" Pragmata this week, and while it's kept most of the experience a mystery so far, its latest trailer sheds some light on Hugh and Diana's mission. If you don't want any spoilers before you dive into this new sci-fi puzzle-shooter game with a hacking twist, we advise...
Tuesday14th Apr 2026
Poll So, Will You Be Getting Pragmata For Switch 2?
Capcom's new IP is finally here
Capcom's new IP Pragmata is finally out this week, and in a huge win, it's launching simultaneously across all platforms including the Switch 2. Now that the reviews are in for this new game starring Hugh and his android companion Diana, we're curious to know if you'll be showing your support and picking it up when...
Monday13th Apr 2026
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Pragmata
Do Hugh like it?
It's been a long time coming, but Capcom's Pragmata is finally – finally – right around the corner, launching on 17th April 2026. After going hands-on with the game a few months back (and you can do the same thanks to a free Switch 2 demo right now), we had a feeling this one would be pretty special. Now that's its nearly here,...
Tuesday7th Apr 2026
News Capcom Teases Okami 20th Anniversary Celebrations
Taking place later this month
Apart from the release of Pragmata this month, Capcom has announced it will be celebrating 20 years of Okami. This anniversary date takes place later this month on 20th April 2026, lining up with the title's original Japanese release on the PlayStation 2 in 2006. As part of this, the Okami team says it's currently...
Friday3rd Apr 2026
News Street Fighter 6's Next DLC Fighter Joins The Battle In "Late Spring" 2026
Here's a first glimpse
The character roster in Street Fighter 6 is about to get even bigger, with Capcom confirming Ingrid will be returning as a paid DLC character in "late Spring" 2026. Ingrid made her debut in the 2004/05 release Capcom Fighting Evolution, which was also part of the recent Capcom Fighting Collection 2. She also joined Street...
Thursday2nd Apr 2026
News Capcom Jokes About Mega Man In Pragmata With This Impressive Outfit
"April Fools!"
Yesterday, after years of speculation about Pragmata being a secret Mega Man game, Capcom finally linked the two in an April Fool's joke. As you may have already seen, it shows the game's protagonist Hugh dressed up as the Blue Bomber. So, is this new outfit on display just a cruel joke, or is it actually going to be in the game?...
Wednesday1st Apr 2026
News Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Switch Physical Release Announced, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Limited Run offers five cover options in this new release
Last year, as part of its 10th anniversary, physical distributor Limited Run Games announced a new partnership with Capcom. This was followed with a bunch of physical announcements, and in an update, a new physical Switch version of Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium has now been revealed. This...
Saturday28th Mar 2026
News Monster Hunter Stories 3 Is Getting A Free Update, Planned For Release This Summer
And even more content is on the way
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection flew onto the Switch 2 and other platforms earlier this month, and Capcom is already looking ahead. In a new video, the game's producer Ryozo Tsujimoto has announced the team is currently preparing a free update which will arrive this Summer. It will include "extremely...
Friday27th Mar 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Adds Photo Mode In New Game Update For Switch 2
Smile!
Following a successful launch last month, Capcom has rolled out some updates for Resident Evil Requiem. The latest one is now here for all platforms including the Switch 2. The most notable update is the addition of Photo Mode, which can be accessed game's pause menu. Apart from this, it has fixed a bug that made progress impossible "under...
News Devil May Cry 5 'Devil Hunter Edition' Has Been Rated For Switch 2
Reveal incoming?
Classification boards around the globe often reveal game announcements ahead of schedule, and it looks like it might have happened again this week. If you were a fan of Dante's older adventures on the Switch, according to a new rating from the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee, Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition is on its way...
Monday23rd Mar 2026
The Slime has come
Over the weekend, Square Enix announced a collaboration with Google which will see a generative AI-powered "companion" added to Dragon Quest X. As highlighted in an article by news outlet Sankei Shimbun (thanks, NintendoEverything), Google's Gemini will be integrated into the Japan-only MMORPG and power a conversational compa
Saturday21st Mar 2026
News Mario Tennis Fever Takes Out Top Spot In February 2026 Nintendo Charts (US)
And Requiem debuted as the best-selling game of the year
It's been quite a busy start to the year with a lot of major games releasing on not only the Switch 2, but across all platforms. Now that February is over, Circana's Mat Piscatella has shared data for the "Top Best-Selling Platinum Games" on Nintendo platforms in the US for this same month...
Friday20th Mar 2026
News Capcom Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Tell 'em how you feel in this new survey
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launched for the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms last week, and Capcom is eager to know what fans think about the latest entry in this spin-off series. If you fill out its new survey, you'll receive a free digital wallpaper for mobile and PC, which you can...
Tuesday17th Mar 2026
News Street Fighter 6 X Mega Man Star Force & Battle Network Free Collab DLC Announced
Get some free items alongside the arrival of Alex
Alex joins Street Fighter 6 today, but it doesn't end there, with Capcom announcing some free content has also been released. This is part of a new Mega Man Star Force & Battle Network collaboration. When you log in, you'll be given some collaboration items. The Battle Hub will also get a fresh look...
Monday16th Mar 2026
News Saudi Investment Firm Acquires A Significant Number Of Capcom Shares
Its purpose is supposedly “pure investment”
The Saudi investment firm Misk Foundation, using its Electronic Gaming Development Company (EGDC) branch, has acquired a significant number of shares in Capcom, according to GameBiz (thanks, Automaton). The firm, owned by Saudi Arabian Crown Price Mohammed Bin Salman, now owns a 5.03% stake in Capcom...
News Resident Evil Requiem Reaches Another Impressive Sales Milestone
Itchy, tastyyyy
Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Requiem has now sold over six million units worldwide, which is the fastest that an entry in the series has reached such an impressive milestone. Released on 27th February 2026, Requiem subsequently managed to surpass 5 million in sales within its first week on store shelves. A further 1...
Wednesday11th Mar 2026
"It's been an honor voicing Mega Man in Mega Man 11"
After what's felt like a lifetime, Capcom finally confirmed Mega Man: Dual Override, the latest entry in the iconic side-scrolling action series. Scheduled to launch on Switch and Switch 2 in 2027, there's not a whole lot we know about the game at this early stage, but what we do now know is that...
News Capcom's Demo For Its New IP 'Pragmata' Has Now Hit Two Million Downloads
"Millions of people are excited for our game"
Capcom's new IP Pragmata got a demo not long ago and it seems the word about it is spreading. Following the downloads for this 'Sketchbook' trial reaching one million combined downloads across all platforms last month, we've now got an update. The demo has now hit a whopping two million downloads, and...
Tuesday10th Mar 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Story Expansion Is Now In Development
Plus photo mode and bonus 'minigame'
Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi has confirmed that a story expansion for the game is now in the works. Speaking via a newly-released video on social media, Nakanishi-san thanked players for their support of Requiem after its recent release. He then went on to confirm that a photo mode is on its...
News Capcom Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Resident Evil Requiem
Tell 'em how you feel in this survey
Following the launch of Resident Evil Requiem last month, Capcom is now seeking user feedback about this title. If you want to let Capcom know how you feel, you can participate in its latest survey between now and 26th March 2026. It's got the usual questions asking about your history with the series, how you...
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Here's what the critics had to say
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is almost here, and the reviews have now officially gone live. If you haven't already seen our own review here on Nintendo Life, we've given this latest entry in the series eight out of ten stars. While there are some performance wobbles, it's likely to keep hunters...
Monday9th Mar 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Gets A Small Switch 2 Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Saving Grace
Resident Evil Requiem launched in a pretty solid state on Switch 2 a couple of weeks ago now, but that hasn't stopped Capcom from tinkering away with the hybrid version behind the scenes, as it has today received a small patch. The ver. 1.1.1 update is now available on Switch 2, fixing an issue that would prevent game progression and...
Sunday8th Mar 2026
Video Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Introduces The Characters
Out on Switch 2 next week
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is out next week on the Switch 2 and Capcom has been promoting the game with all sorts of videos. Apart from the launch trailer, it's now finishing off the week with character introductions. So far we've got a look at Ogden and Kora. Here's both and if more show up, we'll add...
Friday6th Mar 2026
News Monster Hunter Stories 3 Launch Trailer, Save Data Unlocks And Free DLC Revealed
It's also got an animated trailer
Ahead of the launch of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection on the Switch 2 next week, Capcom has released the game's launch trailer. During the same Spotlight segment, Capcom also revealed details about save data unlocks for the existing titles Monster Hunter Stories (Hakum Rider Outfit), Monster Hunter...
News Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Online Features Detailed
Casual, Ranked and much more!
In its latest Capcom Spotlight broadcast, Mega Man series producer Shingo Izumi detailed the online mode in Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection for the Switch. These online features include preferences, casual match, ranked match and friend match. Starting with the preferences menu - here you'll be able to select...
News Capcom's New Game Pragmata Is Now Releasing A Little Earlier Than Expected
Same month, new date
During Capcom Spotlight Showcase this week, it was revealed the upcoming sci-fi and hacking action-adventure Pragmata would be arriving a little earlier than expected. Instead of 24th April 2026, Hugh and Diana are now landing on the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms on 17th April 2026. Capcom has also shared a new trailer...
