Capcom News Articles
Monday13th Mar 2023
PSA Resident Evil 4's Free Demo Contains Hidden 'Mad Chainsaw Mode'
Do you have what it takes?
Ahead of the game's March 24th launch, Capcom released a free demo late last week to serve up a taste of what's to come from Resident Evil 4's remake. It's safe to say we've enjoyed our couple of playthroughs of the short preview, and fans have discovered that it includes a hidden difficulty mode. Yep, Resident Evil 4's...
Sunday12th Mar 2023
News Resident Evil 4's Remake Has Supposedly Been Leaked
"Now's the time to start treading carefully"
Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil 4 Remake has reportedly been leaked ahead of its release date. As highlighted by well-known Capcom enthusiast and Twitter user DuskGolem, the game is now "100% in the wild" and people are already playing it. If you're worried at all about the whole experience being...
Thursday9th Mar 2023
News Capcom Dino Shooter 'Exoprimal' Launches On Xbox Game Pass This July
Definitely not a crisis
As part of today's Capcom Spotlight livestream, the Japanese developer has revealed a brand-new release date for Exoprimal. The team's multiplayer Dino shooter arrives on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 14th, and guess what - it'll be on Xbox Game Pass day one! Although Exoprimal inv
Wednesday8th Mar 2023
Deals All 40+ Backwards Compatible Games In This Week's Xbox Sales (March 7-14)
We've got a good selection this week!
As part of this week's selection of Xbox promotions, a solid list of backwards compatible games from the original Xbox and Xbox 360 eras are currently discounted on Xbox Live. We've got some big names in here this week, including multiple Fallout titles, a few Assassin's Creed games, and some of Capcom's...
Monday6th Mar 2023
News Resident Evil 4 Is Now Available To Preload On Xbox, And You Can Install Before You Buy
Via the Xbox app!
Resident Evil 4 Remake is fast approaching as Capcom puts the finishing touches on its latest Resident Evil overhaul following the recent RE2 and RE3 remakes. Although we may see some updates between now and the game's March 24th launch, the game is l
Friday3rd Mar 2023
News Capcom Showcase To Feature Resident Evil 4, Exoprimal & More Later This Month
Mark your calendars!
Capcom has announced a brand-new live event for later this month, starring some of the biggest titles from the team's upcoming lineup. The 'Capcom Spotlight' takes place Thursday, March 9th, featuring Resident Evil 4 Remake, Exoprimal, the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise 'Sunbreak' expansion and more. Expect roughly 25 minutes of...
Friday24th Feb 2023
News Resident Evil 4 Continues To Look Phenomenal, Free Gameplay Demo 'Coming Soon'
We neeeeeed it
Right, we're not going overboard in saying we've got a potential GOTY candidate coming next month are we?! Seriously, Resident Evil 4 Remake continues to look that good, and there's even more good news - you'll be able to play the game early, "soon". During yesterday's State of Play trailer, Capcom not only showcased some late game...
News Street Fighter 6 Is Officially Landing On Xbox Series X And S This June
Get a look at Zangief, Lily and Cammy in the latest trailer
Capcom showed up to PlayStation's State of Play event in a big way last night, including announcing a free demo for the upcoming Resident Evil 4 Remake. Well, the team also delivered a brand new Street Fighter 6 trailer, confirming the game's June release date. Street Fighter 6 hits Xbox...
Wednesday1st Feb 2023
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Preview Details New Mechanics & Sidequest Content
Overmauled
We can officially say it - Resident Evil 4 Remake arrives on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S next month! Naturally, then, we're going to start to hear more about the game as its launch date draws ever closer, and a new Game Informer feature details a fair amount of fresh info on Capcom's upcoming adventure. The GI preview is restricted...
News Monster Hunter Rise's First Xbox Game Pass Update Improves Performance
Rising frame rates
Monster Hunter Rise arrived on Xbox Game Pass last month, with Capcom finally bringing this Nintendo Switch launch exclusive over to Xbox consoles almost two years after release. Despite the leap in system power with this port, there have been a few minor problems on Xbox - problems that have now been addressed in a brand-new...
Monday23rd Jan 2023
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Isn't Launching On Xbox One, But Retailers Are Advertising It Anyway
This is confusing
Resident Evil 4 Remake is coming out in about two months, and the nature of its release seems to be causing some confusion, especially when it comes to Xbox platforms. You see, Capcom has opted to leave the Xbox One behind for this one, yet RE4 Remake is still hitting the PlayStation 4. So, it's kind of cross-gen, but kind of not...
Friday13th Jan 2023
News Capcom Confirms Visual Specs For All Xbox Versions Of Monster Hunter Rise
Coming to Game Pass next week!
Monster Hunter Rise hits Xbox Game Pass in just a week's time, and ahead of launch the team at Capcom has revealed some more information about how the game will run across all Xbox console versions. The game's resolution specs are pretty much to be expected, although as we've seen before, the
Tuesday3rd Jan 2023
News Capcom Is Expanding Resident Evil 4 Remake, Including Its 'Island' Section
Land mass
Last week, Capcom confirmed that Resident Evil 4 Remake is in its final development stages, further cementing the game's March 24th 2023 release date. Even though we're just a few months out from launch, the team has done significant work remaking this RE classic, even expanding certain areas. In the latest issue of EDGE magazine (
Thursday29th Dec 2022
News Capcom 'Working Hard' On The 'Final Spurt' Of Resident Evil 4 Development
This remake looks epic!
It may well be another modern remake, but Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil 4 overhaul is quickly becoming one of our most anticipated releases of 2023. October's extended gameplay reveal has more than whetted our appetites for this one, and it sounds like we may get to see more on the game real soon. In a developer spotlight...
Monday31st Oct 2022
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Resident Evil Village: Shadows Of Rose
The new DLC is out now
The Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (aka, Winters' Expansion) is now out in the wild, which means impressions have begun circulating about the game's brand-new DLC: Shadows of Rose. The overall reception to the add-on seems to be mixed, but folks have certainly had plenty to say about it so far... Here's a quick roundup of...
Monday8th Aug 2022
News Capcom Reveals Kimberly And Juri For Street Fighter 6
Sending EVO's finals out with a bang
To conclude the Street Fighter V finals at EVO 2022, Capcom officially revealed a new character for the next entry Street Fighter 6 and also a returning character. First up we've got Kimberly, and following this was the return of Juri, who made her debut in Street Fighter IV. Street Fighter 6 is scheduled to...
Friday22nd Jul 2022
News Resident Evil Village Gold Edition Introduces Playable Villains
Play as Lady D in 'Mercenaries'
Resident Evil Village is getting a 'Gold Edition' later this year on October 28th, about a year and a half after the game's initial launch. Third-person mode for the game's campaign is one of the big new additions, but a new Mercenaries mode trailer gives us a sneak peek at another fresh feature. Mercenaries, the...
Tuesday14th Jun 2022
Hands On Are The Resident Evil Remakes Worth Playing Again On Xbox Series X|S?
The free upgrades are now live
Capcom unleashed its free Resident Evil 2, 3 and 7 upgrades yesterday following their live showcase, and we've had a bit of a go testing out the two remakes: Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3. These were no slouches on last gen systems, especially Xbox One X, but Capcom felt the need to bring these into the current...
News Capcom Shows Off Resident Evil 4 Remake Gameplay
The village awaits
As part of today's Capcom showcase, the development team heading up Resident Evil 4's shiny new remake provided us with a first proper look at gameplay. Alright, it wasn't much, but we'll take anything we can ahead of launch next year! In line with Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, this remake pushes some gorgeous visuals...
Friday10th Jun 2022
Video Here's Your First Look At Guile In Street Fighter 6, Out On Xbox In 2023
"America's hero is back"
In a new gameplay trailer earlier before Capcom revealed the classic character (and American hero) Guile would be returning in Street Fighter 6. Yes, after going home to become a family man, Guile is apparently back with a new mission. Guile's move set in Street Fighter 6 will combine his signature moves with some fresh...
News Capcom's Second Arcade Collection Arrives On Xbox This July
32 arcade classics included
If you love old-school retro games, you might want to check out the Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, which will be arriving on multiple platforms including the Xbox One on July 22nd. It comes packed with 32 arcade classics, which will also be available individually for $3.99 USD or your regional equivalent. If you pre-order or...
Wednesday8th Jun 2022
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Will Get 'Fresh New Look' At Capcom Showcase
Not far away folks!
Shortly after announcing Resident Evil 4 Remake, Capcom revealed that it will be hosting an 'E3-style' showcase next Monday, June 13th. Well, to perhaps nobody's surprise, the two will be colliding as Capcom is set to show more of the remake at its roughly-35-minute event. The announcement comes from the official
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Now Supports VRR On Xbox Series X|S
Even smoother slicing
Capcom has revealed that Xbox Series X|S launch title, Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, finally supports VRR! Even though the feature has been supported generally on Series X|S consoles since launch, the developer of DMC 5 seems to have gone back and added specific support for the game after Sony also enabled the feature on...
Tuesday7th Jun 2022
News Capcom Showcase Announced For June 13th, Expect 'Around' 35 Minutes Of News & Updates
"A new livestreamed digital event"
If it wasn't already busy enough, Capcom has now announced it will also be airing a livestream later this week. It will run for "around" 35 minutes and will contain "news and in-depth updates" about the company's previously announced titles. You'll be able to watch the show via the official Capcom YouTube and...
Thursday12th May 2022
News Capcom Will Release 'Multiple Major New Titles' By March 31, 2023
All sorts of games are on the way
Capcom, like everyone else, has released its latest earnings report and it gives fans a look at what exactly it has planned for the next year. The Japanese video game company will release "multiple major new titles" by March 31, 2023. Some of the games mentioned include Resident Evil, the new IP Exoprimal and...
Tuesday12th Apr 2022
News Capcom Fighting Collection Brings 10 Classics Online This Summer
Update: Now available to pre-order
Update (Tue 12th Apr, 2022): If you're interested in picking up Capcom Fighting Collection at launch, the game is now available for pre-order on the Microsoft Store for £32.99 / $39.99. Here's the official description: <products id="18365"> "A wide variety of titles are included from iconic series such as...
Tuesday29th Mar 2022
News Xbox Game Pass Tag Appears On Resident Evil Village Store Page
Update: Xbox says it was an "error"
Update [Tue 29th Mar, 2022 01:30 BST]: Xbox has responded to the speculation about Resident Evil Village coming to Game Pass. Xbox's Larry Hryb (aka Major Nelson) provided an update on Twitter - noting how there are "no current plans" to bring this game to the service. "This was an error with how a discount for...
Wednesday16th Mar 2022
News Good News, Your Resident Evil 2/3/7 Saves Will Carry Over To Xbox Series X|S
Gold edition DLC too!
Earlier this month, Capcom lifted the lid on some next-gen goodness for Resident Evil 2,3 and 7. All three Xbox One era RE games are getting Series X|S ports later this year, and now the developer has revealed some extra details. Save data for all three games will carry over, hurrah! So, if you started, or finished these games...
Thursday10th Mar 2022
News Capcom Is Bringing A New Dinosaur-Themed Action Game To Xbox
No, not that one
During Sony's recent State of Play event, Capcom announced it would be bringing Exoprimal to multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2023. Exoprimal is described as a brand new team-based action game from Capcom. It's themed around dinosaurs (and no, it has nothing to do with the classic Dino Crisis series) and...
Wednesday2nd Mar 2022
News Resident Evil 2, 3 And 7 Are All Coming To Xbox Series X|S Later This Year
Free of charge!
Capcom has announced that its Resident Evil 2 and 3 remakes, along with 2017's Resident Evil 7, are all being upgraded with next-gen goodness. All three titles are coming to Xbox Series X|S later this year, with visual enhancements for the new consoles. All three games will be getting new "cutting edge features", including ray...
