Capcom Cup 2018 is quickly approaching, where the best Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition players around the world will fight it out. As we eagerly await the next champion, we figured it would be a good time for new players or those who haven’t joined the fight to experience the game as the season ends and 2019 peeks above the horizon.
Click the “Try Free Demo” button on the left.
Scroll down and click “Play Game”
We’re hosting a free trial, which will begin on December 11 at 1pm PT (download begins at 9am PT) and will end on December 19 at 9:59am PT. For the trial on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Plus subscription is not required to download and take part, but is required to play online. For PC users, the Steam client is required to take part in the trial. All the initial content from the original Street Fighter V and the modes introduced in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition are included for free during this time.
16 Characters – All 16 original characters are included in this free trial, including the legendary Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken, and M. Bison! This is also your chance to try out characters who are new to Street Fighter V like the electrifying Laura, nimble Rashid, and tricky F.A.N.G. As a bonus, three fan-favorite DLC characters will be available for free during this trial: Guile, Akuma, and Sagat! These three characters are only available in Ranked, Casual, Battle Lounge, Training, and Challenges.
Arcade – Introduced in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, this mode allows you to relive the past main entries in the series. If you’re able to defeat all the computer-controlled opponents, you’ll receive one of over 200 unique illustrations.
Versus – Play against another local player or against the computer with different difficulties.
Challenges – Learn how to use each character in Demonstrations and Trials or see how long you can fight in Survival Mode.
Training – Practice against a dummy AI as you test out set-ups, combos, and get used to a character without the pressure of a real match.
If you have friends or family who have always wanted to try Street Fighter V, spread the word! This is their chance to see what the hype around Capcom Cup is all about.
SPONSORED CONTENT
Sponsored Content will be introduced into Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition on December 11. Sponsored content will be displayed in several locations in-game to remind you about costumes, bundles, and the Capcom Pro Tour. When Sponsored Content is enabled, players can obtain additional Fight Money in Ranked and Casual Matches – these bonuses come with an upper limit. Here are the places where you will see Sponsored Content:
If you’d rather not see Sponsored Content, you can easily turn this feature off by going into Battle Settings, which will give you the following options:
We have also been keeping an eye on the number of Extra Battle Challenges cleared and would like to adjust the difficulty, the number of plays, and the rewards. An adjustment will be made on December 11. Please note that we may modify Extra Battle further in the future as we continue to keep tabs on it.
We hope to see players, both old and new, during the free trial from December 11-18!
UPDATE: Added deals on select Nintendo eShop games and pretty much all our PC games on Steam!
UPDATE 2: Added new Black Friday deals happening on retail sites.
It’s that time of year again … Holidays, game awards ceremonies, big releases left and right, and more importantly: massive discounts on some of the best Capcom games to date!
* NEW! * If you’re looking for deals on our PC games (on Steam), our full list can be found on the Capcom Steam page .
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen ( Xbox One ) – up to 60% off
Mega Man Legacy Collection ( Xbox One ) – up to 60% off
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 ( Xbox One ) – up to 50% off
* NEW! * Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 + 2 – up to 25% off
Mega Man X Legacy Collection ( Xbox One ) – up to 25% off
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 ( Xbox One ) – up to 25% off
* NEW! * Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2 – up to 37% off
* NEW! * Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate – up to 33% off
* NEW! * Monster Hunter: World – up to 67% off
Monster Hunter: World Digital Deluxe Edition ( PS4 / Xbox One ) – up to 50% off
* NEW! * Okami HD ( Nintendo eShop / Xbox One ) – up to 30% off
* NEW! * Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition – up to 50% off
* NEW! * Street Fighter 30 th Anniversary Collection – up to 50% off
Strider ( Xbox One ) – up to 80% off
Keep an eye on this blog post as we’ll be updating it with the latest and greatest deals as they come in!
Happy savings!
What does a reindeer, Santa, and a mad man hell-bent on the decimation of humanity have in common? They’re all inspirations for costumes in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, available on November 27! Just when you thought the scares were over, costumes inspired by the Resident Evil series have arrived to bring in the panic cheer of the holidays. Grab your mittens, antlers, and flashlights as we introduce these new costumes! Urien (Wesker) – Albert Wesker was first introduced in the original Resident Evil as a double agent working for the Umbrella Corporation. He would continue his path of madness in subsequent entries to the series, eventually becoming one of the most recognized villains. This outfit is inspired by Wesker’s appearance in Resident Evil 5 where his overarching goal was to rid the world of humanity. The alternate code for this costume takes off the jacket and glasses. Cammy (Jill) – Jill Valentine is a central protagonist throughout the Resident Evil series and was first introduced as one of two protagonists in the original Resident Evil. She is a member of S.T.A.R.S. who utilizes her skills in hand-to-hand combat, lock-picking, and sheer strength to fight bioterrorism. This particular outfit is inspired by Jill’s appearance in the original Resident Evil, but using the alternate code will dress Cammy in Jill’s outfit from Resident Evil 3. Kolin (Ada) – Ada Wong debuted as a supporting character in Resident Evil 2 who was initially seen as an innocent bystander, but was revealed to be an undercover spy. Acting as an anti-hero of sorts in future games, Ada has become a fan-favorite character in the series. Kolin’s costume is inspired by Ada’s appearance in Resident Evil 6 with the alternate costume coming from Resident Evil 2 . Cody – Part of Mayor Cody’s new responsibilities may include him dressing up as Santa in order to give out presents to the children of Metro City. Using the alternate code will take off Cody’s jacket when he needs some room to stretch. Blanka – Blanka, the green-skinned warrior, had a very scary look. And if you ever saw him, you could say his electric glows. All of the other fighters used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Blanka join in any reindeer games. Using the alternate code will take off Blanka’s reindeer hood! Sakura – The usually bright Sakura seems to have a different take on the holidays with this dark outfit. Perhaps she’s trying to match her new outlook on life. The alternate code will take off her antlers and gloves. Falke – This festive costume for Falke shows she’s ready to bring the holidays on the road while helping others who suffered at the hands of M. Bison. The alternate code will take off Falke’s hat. Each of these costumes will be available for MSRP $3.99 each on PlayStation 4 and Steam on November 27. Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition is now available on PlayStation 4 and Steam! 
Captain Commando has heard the community’s feedback and will be implementing an update for Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle on November 6.
New Screen Filters – Transport yourself back to the arcades with new scanline/arcade filter options.
New Screen Size – In addition to the full screen size, there is now the option to display the screen in its original size to fit more types of screens.
ON/OFF Toggle for Mid-session Joining – When creating a lobby, there is now an option to turn off the ability for other players to join your in-game session.
Once the update is pushed in November, we’ll be sure to notify everyone via the Capcom USA Twitter and Facebook accounts.
Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam!
On October 23, Street Fighter 30 th Anniversary Collection will have an update that will include improvements to the game across all platforms.
Nintendo Switch:
Online Improvements:
Localization Fixes:
Training Mode Improvements: Multiple fixes have been made to improve dummy behavior.
Audio Improvements: Stereo playback improvements for Street Fighter III titles.
Museum Updates: Text and asset corrections have been applied.
PlayStation 4 and Xbox One:
Online Improvements:
Localization Fixes:
Training Mode Improvements: Multiple fixes have been made to improve dummy behavior.
Audio Improvements: Stereo playback improvements for Street Fighter III titles.
Museum Updates: Text and asset corrections have been applied.
Please note you will need internet connection to download this patch on October 23.
If you want to see some of the highest level of play for Street Fighter III: 3 rd Strike, make sure to tune in to Canada Cup 2018 from October 26 -28!
Monster Hunter: World version 5.11 (PS4) / 5.1.0.1 (Xbox One) is now live. Patch notes are available below.
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Lunastra Ticket
Kushala Daora’s wind armor
Xeno’jiiva’s tail
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The update file size is 95MB on PS4 and 80MB on Xbox One. Make sure you download an install it before your next play session.
Happy Hunting!
For today’s DMC5 blog, we have a very special guest from the dev team in Japan! Capcom Unity folks, meet Matt Walker. Take it away Matt!
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Hello friends! This is Matt Walker, producer on Devil May Cry 5.
It’s an honor to be featured here on Capcom Unity, so first up I want to say thanks for tuning in, and more than anything – thank you so much to all of the fans for all your enthusiasm and positivity! Seriously, it’s what keeps us going and putting in that extra ounce of effort here on the dev side.
Getting to the topic at hand – we’ve had a lot of requests from fans recently to go into more detail on the Deluxe Edition of DMC5, so we wanted to take the opportunity to do that – starting with the extra weapons.
When we started designing the game, the senior producer, Okabe-san, was adamant that the whole DMC5 campaign be available without the need to purchase anything outside of the standard edition of the game, so when it came time to plan a deluxe version of the game, we were very careful to make sure that anything extra would literally be that – fun extras that hopefully the hardcore fans would appreciate.
That means none of the extra weapons should feel like they are “the best” weapon to have, but should offer something fun that might interest the hardcore players. With that being said – let’s get into the nitty gritty of these weapons!
First up we have Gerbera GP01. This is a version of Gerbera that features alternate coloring to pay tribute to its designer, Shoji Kawamori (famous for his design work on the Gundam GP01 and Macross Valkyrie). From a functional perspective, it features one alternate move compared to your standard Gerbera – when you use this Devil Breaker and keep the control stick neutral, Nero will perform “Jocky” and dart upward (from the ground) or downward (from the air), rather than sticking his hand out to face palm any enemies or projectiles that might be right up on him.
OG Gerbera
Gerbera GP01
Next is the Pasta Breaker. Nico fashioned this together using spare parts from other Devil Breakers and various kitchen utensils in order to help Nero twirl up that dinner of his. Since it was never intended to be used in battle, it’s not going to do much damage to enemies. Every time you use it, however, the remaining Devil Breakers in your inventory will cycle one spot. This means that it’s the only weapon that allows you to switch it up for the next Devil Breaker- should you choose. Because it’s not particularly effective in battle, however, you’ll want to think long and hard about whether you’d prefer to use up a spot in your DB inventory before taking the plunge.
Pasta Breaker – it may not pack a punch…
… But it WILL let you cycle your next Devil Breaker.
Sweet Surrender is more of a passive Devil Breaker. As long as Nero has this equipped he’s not going to be able to attack demons with it at all, but you can use it to slowly regenerate some health. If you’re really in a pinch, you can use Sweet Surrender’s Break Age ability to regenerate a bigger chunk of health. Either way, as long as you have Sweet Surrender equipped you’ll have to focus on racking up those sweet combos with Blue Rose and Red Queen.
Sweet Surrender – fun fact: in Japanese the onomatopoeia for the sound massagers make is “weeen weeen”
Cavaliere R is a version of Cavaliere that Nico has tuned up and painted specifically for Dante. From a functionality perspective, it adds one new move, but Dante is more susceptible to being broken out of his attacks when compared to the OG Cavaliere. Sure, you have one more move at your disposal – but you’ll have to think about whether that tradeoff in losing the super armor is really worth it!
Cavaliere R – Nico’s custom tune-up of the Cavaliere
Finally, we have the Mega Buster! It’s the Mega Buster. It goes pew pew pew. Really, if you don’t know what I’m saying just watch this video cause man I love this video:
That wraps it up for the extra weapons. Hopefully we’ve answered the biggest questions everyone has about them. As I mentioned earlier, the intent was to balance them so that there’s no such thing as the “best” Devil Breaker or version of a weapon – just that the extra weapons should provide something fun the hardcore fans can dig into should they choose to.
One last time I just want to thank everyone for all your passion and positivity. Hopefully we’ll be able to continue to share info with you directly over Capcom Unity, and we’ll always be available over all our various social media channels, so please continue reach out whenever you’d like!
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Thanks for the breakdown, Matt! I was sold at the sweet added vertical mobility of the Gerbera GP01, but really good to get the deets on all the specifics of each item.
The Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe Edition is available for pre-order right now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, and will be released on March 8, 2019.
We’re gearing up for New York Comic Con this weekend (Oct 4 – Oct 7), bringing the latest Capcom games (booth #1420), exciting panels and an off-site DMC5 Fan Event! Here’s a quick list of things you won’t want to miss:
Game Demos
Panels and Events
Signings
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
It’s going to be a crazy weekend… See you there!
Monster Hunter: World version 5.10 (PS4) / 5.1.0.0 (Xbox One) is now live, starting strong with the Arch-Tempered Lunastra quest “When Blue Dust Surpasses Red Lust.” Read up on the patch notes below and gear up for one of the toughest quests yet!
Warped Feystones
Drop rates for Warped Feystones have been increased in the Tempered Deviljho and Arch-Tempered elder dragon quests.
Relevant Quests:
These reward rules will also be applied to any future quests with Arch-tempered elder dragons from update version 5.10 onwards.
Kulve Taroth pursuit exploit
Fixed an exploit that would allow you to retain a pursuit level in the Kulve Taroth Siege by intentionally disconnecting, by making it so you cannot post or join another quest for the same Kulve Taroth after claiming rewards once.
If you cannot post or join a Kulve Taroth quest, you must either wait until the other players in the session have repelled the Kulve Taroth, or move to a different session. Then you will be able to post or join quests for a new Kulve Taroth.
Elder Melder item order
The order of melding ingredients at the Elder Melder has been resorted according to the same sorting method used for items. In previous updates, new items were added to the end of the ingredient list, but now new additions will now follow this new sorting method. No items have been removed from the current ingredient list.
Combat Bug Fixes
Charge Blade
Dual Blades
Bow
Skills
General Bug Fixes
Fixed bugs that occur when (a) you are targeting a large monster with the target camera and its icon on the lower left part of the screen is grayed out, (b) the icon of the monster you are targeting is the furthest icon on the left, and (c) either of the following occur.
1. When using the focus camera, the target would switch away from the large monster when a small monster’s icon was added to the leftmost end of the target list.
2. When using the target camera, the target would switch away from the large monster when a small monster disappears from the target list.
The update file size is 310MB on PS4 and 330MB on Xbox One. Make sure you download an install it before your next play session.
Happy Hunting!
The Blue Bomber makes his triumphant return in Mega Man 11! Gear up with a brand-new entry in the storied series, bringing together classic gameplay and the brand-new Double Gear System to help new players out of tricky situations and give experienced players just the edge they need to squash Dr. Wily’s latest scheme. Created by a veteran team at Capcom, Mega Man 11 is out now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC for $29.99, so go grab a copy and get bustin’!
The year is 20XX. Mega Man has kept up the fight for everlasting peace and ended the evil ambitions of Dr. Wily time and time again, but it seems like the nefarious Doctor still hasn’t given up on his plans for world domination. Remembering his time at Robot University, Wily has come up with a brand new plan using technology he created in his youth: the Double Gear System. Putting his ideas into action, Dr. Wily relies on a tried and true method of villainy: stealing eight Robot Masters from Dr. Light’s laboratory to crush Dr. Light and Mega Man for good.
Ever the hero, Mega Man springs into action and even volunteers to have the volatile Double Gear System installed in his circuits to combat Wily and the eight reprogrammed robots. With new abilities to overpower his Mega Buster and increase his speed to the point where the world around him slows down, Mega Man sets off on his latest adventure to put a stop to Dr. Wily’s sinister ambitions.
From the bright, pyramid-dotted landscape and colorful bricks of Block Man’s stage to the frozen museum that Tundra Man has converted into his own personal ice skating arena, you’ll have your work cut out for you as you dive into the challenging stages, complete with a Robot Master waiting for you at the end of each level. In true Mega Man style, defeating a Robot Master gives you access to their unique weapon, which can give you just the edge you need against other Robot Masters or particularly pesky enemies. From dropping blocks to hurling fireballs, Mega Man’s arsenal grows with each defeated boss ‘bot, and part of the fun is the series’ tradition of figuring out which Robot Master is weak to the weapon of another.
With the addition of the Double Gear System, players of any skill level can enjoy Mega Man’s fun new abilities. Using the Power Gear, you can supercharge each weapon at the press of a button for greater effects and turn even the toughest enemies into piles of scrap metal. The Speed Gear can slow things down to help dodge incoming attacks, or provide a moment to breathe when you’re under fire. The in-game store also makes a return, with Dr. Light, Roll, and Auto converting bolts dropped by enemies or found scattered throughout stages to purchase helpful items like E Tanks to restore your health, extra lives, and unique upgrades that can customize your gameplay.
Even better, there’s a difficulty option for players of all types in Mega Man 11. The Normal difficulty offers the challenge of Mega Man just as you remember it, with tough encounters, tricky platforming, and sturdy bosses hoping to halt your progress. For those who haven’t played a Mega Man game in a while, Casual offers more frequent checkpoints and extra lives, together with adjustments to the difficulty for a more relaxed Mega Man 11 experience. For players who are brand-new to the series and those just learning the ropes of platforming games, Newcomer provides infinite lives, reduced damage from enemies, and even prevents instant death from pits and spikes. Only the most hardcore fans need apply for the most challenging difficulty of all, though. Superhero offers an extreme difficulty spike, increasing the damage that Mega Man takes among a variety of other changes. If you’re going to tackle this ultra-difficult mode, we recommend playing through on Normal at least once first!
No matter how you choose to play, the fun doesn’t end once you’ve finished the main game! Alongside the multiple difficulties to tackle, Challenge Mode offers a plethora of new ways to take on each stage. Classic modes like Time Attack are available to see how fast you can speed through stages, while unique challenges like Balloon Rush remove enemies and task you with bursting balloons scattered throughout each level while going for the fastest time. There are even more unique ways to play, like Buster Breakdown, which challenges players to fire the fewest number of shots possible. There’s even a “Playground” where you can take on unique challenges that aren’t tied to any specific stage! Nearly every Challenge Mode stage has its own leaderboards, so aim to reach the top of the charts and show everyone who the real Robot Master is.
Starting with a surprise reveal of Mega Man 11 as part of Mega Man’s 30 th Anniversary , we’ve spent the last year celebrating three decades of the iconic blue ‘bot, from his many original adventures featured in Mega Man Legacy Collection 1 and 2, to the futuristic world of Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 and 2, and beyond. An incredibly talented, veteran team has worked hard to bring Mega Man 11 to life, and this wouldn’t have happened without the many dedicated fans of Mega Man across the world. On behalf of everyone at Capcom, thank you for supporting our beloved Blue Bomber over the years!
Now settle in with your favorite platform, get playing, and keep fighting – for everlasting peace!
Thanks to the time-traveling graces of Captain Commando, everyone in 2018 can enjoy the nonstop action of Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle. This game has been released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, with a Steam release not far behind. But we’re not done celebrating these classics just yet!
If you’re attending New York Comic-Con 2018, stop by the Capcom booth #1420 to get this limited edition Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle poster and have it signed by Executive Producer Yoshinori Ono! He’ll be signing at our booth at these times:
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Thursday (10/4) |
4-5pm |
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Friday (10/5) |
11:30am-1pm |
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Saturday (10/6) |
3-4:30pm |
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Sunday (10/7) |
11:30-1pm |
However, if you’re attending the show and have already purchased the game (or added it to your Steam Wishlist), you can come by our Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle gameplay stations and grab this additional Final Fight poster:
Here’s how you get it:
For example, if you search on the Microsoft store/app and DO NOT own the game, you’ll see this:
If you DO own the game, you’ll see this:
Anyone attending the Ono-san signings will receive the first poster, but if you’ve picked up the game – or are considering buying it for Steam – just come by to snag your free additional poster!
We can’t wait to see you at New York Comic Con!