Capcom News Articles
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...
Friday18th Feb 2022
News Could Street Fighter 6 Be Officially Unveiled This Weekend?
Update: Yep, this was correct!
Update: And there you have it! Street Fighter 6 has been officially unveiled, with a short teaser trailer dropping as the Capcom countdown clock reached zero at the end of the Official Street Fighter Pro Tour Stream. It's a short trailer, a pre-rendered sequence showing a seriously beefy Ryu getting ready for action...
Friday11th Feb 2022
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Will Be Darker In Tone, Reportedly Inspired By Old Demos
Rumoured spooks
While Resident Evil 4 Remake hasn't been formally announced by Capcom, rumours have been swirling for months. That's no surprise, given the success of the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes, and 4's enduring popularity. We might hear about it very soon too, and it could look quite different to the original. According to a...
Thursday15th Jul 2021
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Has Been Delayed Until 2022
The online survival horror deathmatch game
Originally intended to release alongside Resident Evil Village, the multiplayer centric Resident Evil Re:Verse was recently pushed back until this month. However, it's now been confirmed that it won't be releasing anytime soon, as Capcom has announced a delay of the game until 2022. The reason for the...
Friday9th Jul 2021
News Resident Evil Village Has Passed 4.5 Million Sales, Confirms Capcom
It's catching up to Resident Evil VII
Can you believe Resident Evil Village is still smashing it out of the park? When it launched back in May, it was celebrated as it reached 3 million sales, and now here we are 1.5 million sales later with another milestone. Capcom confirmed the news on Resident Evil's official Japanese Twitter account. It reads:...
Monday14th Jun 2021
News Capcom Confirms Resident Evil Re:Verse Launches Next Month
Hoo-ray?
Resident Evil Village was originally intended to launch with the free multiplayer component, Resident Evil Re:Verse. Unfortunately, the game was delayed to later this Summer just before its release, and now Capcom has confirmed players can expect to dive in this July - although no confirmed release date has been mentioned. In a message to...
News Resident Evil Village Is Getting DLC Due To 'Popular Demand'
More news to come later
Capcom's E3 Showcase was disappointing to say the least, but there was one or two nuggets of information buried in there. Perhaps the most exciting news was that Resident Evil Village DLC is in the works - just don't expect it anytime soon. In a blink and you'll miss it message, Capcom announced that work on Resident Evil...
Tuesday8th Jun 2021
News Capcom Reveals The Timings For Its E3 Showcase And What To Expect
It looks like Resident Evil Village is getting some new content
Capcom has finally unveiled its E3 plans, with the company's showcase scheduled to take place on Monday, June 14 at 2:30PM PT / 5:30PM ET / 9:30PM UTC / 10:30PM BST. While the contents of the show are fairly under wraps for now, the confirmed line-up so far consists of a multiple...
Saturday29th May 2021
News Ever Wondered How Resident Evil Village Would Play In Third-Person? Look No Further
The RE4 vibes are strong in this one
When the Resident Evil series shifted to a first-person focus in its seventh entry, it became a controversial topic at the time. Some fans loved the departure, while others were stuck in the old ways of its over-the-shoulder perspective. Thankfully, Capcom seems to be embracing both traditions with its entries,...
Monday24th May 2021
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Currently In Development, Using RE Engine
Fans will be pleased
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen has become something of a cult classic over the years. The fantasy RPG's audience has only risen since its launch back in 2012, and hopes for a sequel have grown over the years. News of a new entry seemingly leaked back in November last year (thanks GamesRadar), when Capcom suffered a massive data...
Sunday23rd May 2021
News Resident Evil Village Was Originally Going To Have A LOT More Enemies
"This made combat feel uninteresting"
One of the criticisms floating around about Resident Evil Village is the action heavy emphasis the game puts forward. Those complaints could have been a lot worse if Capcom went through with its original plan, which saw the game throwing A LOT more enemies at the player. In a "Making of Resident Evil Village"...
Wednesday19th May 2021
News Netflix's Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness Is Actually Looking Surprisingly Good
Coming to the streaming service this July
We already knew Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, an animated series, is coming to Netflix, but we didn't expect it to look this good. After the bonkers Resident Evil Village, this seems to return to the (slightly) more grounded roots of the series, and has been confirmed to be hitting the streaming service...
Thursday6th May 2021
News Resident Evil Village Shines On Xbox Series X, But Has Some 'Difficulties' On Series S
It seems like a close call across all platforms
Resident Evil Village releases officially tomorrow, but the team at Digital Foundry has had their hands on all console versions of the game prior to release. The results seem to suggest the Xbox Series X version has some advantages over others, but the Xbox Series S suffers in some departments. Right...
