Update: Due to the popularity of these special Holiday Costumes we’ve extended the offer. Be sure to get your Holiday outfit in the Puzzle Fighter store before the New Year!
Puzzle Fighter contestants are used to decking one and another, but this holiday season they’ll be decking the halls instead as they don their festive threads before climbing into the ring. These new Christmas skins are available for Dante, Chuck, Morrigan and X and can be purchased from the Puzzle Fighter in-game store.
This exclusive holiday content will only be in the store until December 27th, so get them while you can!
Puzzle Fighter is based off of our arcade classic and is free-to-play on iOS and Android. Download the game today !
Hot off the presses, or in this case, the fight ring, Team Battle Mode has been revealed for Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition! Our friends at UpUpDownDown and WWE hosted a special episode to help unveil this exciting new addition to the variety of modes coming on January 16. Learn more on how Team Battle Mode works after the jump.
Team Battle Mode allows local teams of up to five players to fight it out to see which side will come out victorious. To start it up, head to the main menu, select Versus, which will take you to another screen allowing you the option to choose Team Battle. Once you select it, you’ll be prompted with a list of different options to match your desired Team Battle, whether it’s against a team of players or CPU.
No. of Team Members – You can have a team of up to five members. Each team must have an equal number of players.
Match Format – Choose between Elimination and Best of Series
Elimination – The winner stays on as the teams fight to the last man standing.
Best of Series – Each team member will match up against their corresponding opponent until one team wins the majority of the matches. If the number of battles won by each team is even, the result will be a draw. Draws can only occur in teams of two or four.
Vitality Recover – Choose how much vitality the winner recovers after each round. You can opt for Partial (recover green health and some gray health), Partial Green (recover actual health), or Full Recovery.
Retain EX Gauge – Allows whether the winner will be allowed to carry over their EX Gauge into the next round.
V-Gauge Advantage – In Elimination, determine whether the losing team will be given V-Gauge in the next round. Two bars will be given for a difference of two fighters, and three for a difference of three or more.
Change Order – The losing team can change their character order before the next fight. Selecting random will randomize the order, including who goes first.
Throwaway Matches – In Best of Series, choose whether to play all the battles even if the winner has already been decided.
Round Setting – Adjust the number of rounds required to win a game.
Match Time Settings – Set the time limit for a round.
CPU Difficulty – If playing against the CPU, determine their difficulty.
Before each match begins, there will be a quick intro to show which character and V-Trigger was selected. Though you will choose all characters on the team beforehand, you’ll only choose the V-Trigger as each match begins, allowing you to change your strategy depending on which opponent you’ll face. During the match, the HUD will show how many players are left on each team, including the order they’re in.
In between matches, the winner will recover Vitality, keep EX Gauge, or gain V-Gauge depending on which option was selected in the beginning. Under the Elimination format, the losing team will decide which of their players will go up next to fight the winner. In a CPU game, you’ll decide which character will fight you next.
Once the match ends, a battle summary will appear on screen detailing who won and lost each round, the win streak, and the win rate. Bragging rights are on the line! You can then choose to play the same battle over again, switch characters, or start from the very beginning.
It may be called Team Battle Mode, but that doesn’t mean you need more than two players – or even one, if you’re against the CPU. If you want to play all five characters in the team, go right ahead! This is especially useful if you’re learning multiple characters and want a quick way to use them all without having to return to the Character Select screen.
Team Battle Mode opens up more ways to flaunt your fighting prowess, especially if there’s more than one opponent waiting in the room. Get ready to round up your friends and call them over on January 16 when Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition launches on PlayStation 4 and PC with Team Battle Mode! Current owners of Street Fighter V will get a free update on January 16 that includes Arcade Mode, new V-Triggers, Extra Battle Mode, Team Battle Mode, and more!
Make sure to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook to stay up to date on all the latest news.
As the holidays approach, the Puzzle Fighter development team at Capcom Vancouver have a sleigh full of goodies for our players. Now available on iOS and Android, our 2.1 update includes a Quest system, exclusive holiday content and a new way to challenge your friends.
This is the last planned update of 2017. We’re incredibly grateful for the support of all our players. We hope you have a good holidays and can’t wait until 2018 when we have even more to bring to the game. So keep giving us your feedback on our social networks, as your insights and experiences are critical for us to keep improving your play experience.
Puzzle Fighter Update 2.1 Details
Quests
Daily and Weekly Quests provide players with challenges
Completing Quests rewards players with Rare, Epic, or Legendary Chests
Newsfeed Update
Enhanced in-game newsfeed with support for embedded images, video, and hyperlinks
Friendly Battles
Players now have the option to challenge a friend using max level Fighters and Skills
Holiday Content (Available from December 21st to 27th)
Holiday-themed Main Menu
Holiday-themed Special Effects
Exclusive Holiday Skins/Costumes
Blanka
Chuck
Dante
Morrigan
X
Character Skins acquirable through special Holiday Chests
Chests are purchasable between December 21st through to 27th
If you do not have one of the characters with a holiday skin you will not see the Holiday Chests in the store
Once obtained Holiday Skins remain in your inventory beyond the 27th
Gameplay
Shortened match duration for Rookie, Bronze, Super Bronze, and Silver leagues
Increased the number of Timer Gems generated from Chains by 10%
Timer Gems generated from Chains now apply to Super charge rate
Decreased the Super Charge bonus of Tier 2 Affinities by 50%
Decreased the Super Charge bonus of Tier 3 Affinities by 50%
Missions
Increased AI turn speed for Medium, Hard, and Expert level Missions
Increased opponent HP
Increased number of Timer Gems sent by AI
Connection Optimization
Implemented a fix for players having difficulty playing via cellular data
With Puzzle Fighter now launched around the world on Android and iOS, the game’s designers have been jumping onto live streams with me to talk about the game, answer fan questions, play and provide tips and tactics.
Lead Designer Alijah Ladd and Designer Peter Qumsieh are top level players, and have unique insights into the game and what’s coming up in the future.
If you’ve missed our previous streams check out the Puzzle Fighter YouTube channel . They’re also embedded below along with the first episode of Train With The Devs.
Last week we hosted the first ever online hands-on play session where you could have a go at Monster Hunter: World from the comfort of your home, the PlayStation 4 PS Plus beta. Hunters all around the world tried out the game’s new mechanics, weapon tweaks, and their luck together against fearsome monsters. I spent most of that weekend on Twitch watching people play and, all I can say is… it was a total blast!
We’re going to be hosting a second Monster Hunter: World beta as we continue to prepare for next month’s launch. This time the beta will be open to all PS4 players (no PlayStation Plus subscription required) and will be live from December 22 nd at 9am PST until December 26 th at 8:59am PST. You’ll be able to preload it beginning Monday, December 18 th , but if you still have the beta on your system from last weekend, keep it on your PS4, it’ll work just fine. =)
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The Monster Hunter: World beta brought joy to many hunters out there that were dying to get their hands on the game. Hunters in their collaborative giving spirit returned that joy right back to the world with amazing videos and GIF creations. Below is a full hunt, featuring Arekkz , TwoSixNine , Welcome to Paradise , and my European counterpart Josh “Socks” , where they take down all three of the monsters in the Ancient Forest in under 20 minutes! Truly impressive example of teamwork and an impeccable performance.
And just in time for the holidays, @bleukitsune adds one finishing touch to their Christmas tree:
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STICKY NOTE: Did you make something cool? Send us a note or drop a comment below; we would love to feature your work here! Same goes for any awesome stuff you may see in the wild; we always welcome more fantastic fan work. =)
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This will actually be our last Capcom Recap of the year 2017 because, as you may have guessed by reading the word “holiday” about a number of times throughout this blog entry, we’re going to be offline for some of the holidays for some much-needed recovery time from this busy December.
So happy holidays to all of you and we’ll see you in 2018!
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition is just around the corner and will feature a great deal of exciting content to bring in the New Year. Extra Battle will be a free addition coming on January 16 for Current Street Fighter V players and will be included in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. This new mode will amp up how we do weekly challenges and will award special costumes we know you’ll be craving. Learn how Extra Battle will work and get a sneak peek of said costumes after the jump!
HOW DOES EXTRA BATTLE WORK?
Every month, there will be at least one Crossover Costume up for grabs, which can only be obtained by playing Extra Battle mode with Fight Money. Here’s the flow of how to go about getting these exclusive costumes:
Each Crossover Costume requires you to complete four challenges that take place over the span of a month – one challenge per week.
Each time you attempt one of these challenges, you must spend 2,500 Fight Money, In other words, if you successfully complete each of the weekly challenges in one go, you can get that Extra Battle Costume for 10,000 FM!
Once you complete all four challenges, the Crossover Costume for that month is yours!
These challenges are time exclusive, so make sure to log in each week to complete them, especially if you have your eyes on that month’s Crossover Costume.
When we say these costumes are worth your time, we mean it. Take a look at some of your favorite fighters dressing up as characters from other favorite Capcom franchises!
Rashid’s acrobatic move set makes him the perfect candidate to don the Viewtiful Joe costume. This will be the first Crossover Costume you can attempt to obtain!
With the shared tragedy of having their parents killed by the hands of evil madmen, Chun-Li dresses up as the cheerful gymnast June from the Star Gladiator series.
Blond hair, glasses, and mission-driven, Nash embodies the legendary Captain Commando in this Crossover Costume.
LOOK OUT FOR SHADALOO SOLDIER CHALLENGES
Extra Battle will also offer a way to obtain Fight Money so you have enough to attempt each week’s challenges. Every few weeks, a Golden Shadaloo soldier will appear separately from the weekly Crossover Costume challenges, giving you an opportunity to earn a decent amount of Fight Money throughout 2018! Bust out your skills against these goons and replenish your Fight Money stash.
CHANGE IN WAYS TO EARN FIGHT MONEY
Beginning January 16, modes that offered one-time finite batches of Fight Money will no longer do so. This includes Character Stories, the General Story (A Shadow Falls), Trials, Survival, and Demonstrations – if you haven’t completed these modes yet, there’s still a few weeks left to do so before the changes occur in January!
If you’re a new player worried about getting enough Fight Money to get the Crossover Costumes, you still gain experience points from all modes except for the General Story. You receive Fight Money each time a character gains a level, and playing through each Character Story is a great way to quickly gain experience points for each character. Do this for all 28 characters and you’ll be the proud owner of at least 200,000 Fight Money. Combine this amount with Fight Money earned through online battles and recurring Missions and you’ll have plenty to use for Extra Battle Mode, additional characters and costumes!
For anyone worried about your current balance of Fight Money and League Points, they will remain intact and will not be affected by these changes.
Also beginning on January 16, when you purchase a new character with real money or via the Character Pass, you will receive that character’s Battle Costume and additional colors 3-10 for their Standard and Battle Costumes. If you earn Fight Money, you can also obtain characters’ Story Costumes.
COSTUME PREVIEW
Starting with Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, 3D previews of costumes will be displayed every time you select a costume from the shop. You can also use this to take a look at the various color options for that costume.
In addition, there will be a costume sort feature for each character implemented into the store. You can now check and see what costumes are available for your favorite characters in one go.
Keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook accounts for reminders on the golden Shadaloo soldiers and each month’s Crossover Costume once Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition launches on January 16, 2018! We’ll be revealing more details on other modes and costumes very soon, so stay tuned!
Join me as I talk with designers from Puzzle Fighter , talking tactics and playing games, and then get into the work of composing the soundtrack and crafting the audio to Dead Rising 4 (as well as other Dead Rising games and Puzzle Fighter ) with Oleksa Lozowchuk and Devan Kraushar.
So pour yourself a holiday beverage and join us on the Capcom Unity Twitch Channel , ask us questions and win some prizes!
Capcom Vancouver Holiday Stream: Schedule (All times Pacific)
12:30 to 1:30 – Puzzle Fighter with the design team
1:30 to 2:00 – Break
2:00 to 3:00 – Audio and Soundtrack design with Oleksa Lozowchuk and Devan Kraushar
The holiday season is upon us, and what better gift to your love ones (that includes you, btw!) than an awe-inspiring adventure filled with charm and wonder? And did I mention you get to play as Amaterasu in the body of the legendary white wolf Shiranui (basically a big puppy)?
Alright, tell you me you don’t want to just stop everything and pet a dog who saved the world after watching that trailer. Or better yet… step in the paws of said dog and reenact that heroic feat. I can’t promise the dog petting, but you’ll definitely get to relive Amaterasu’s divine deeds of restoring life to the world in Okami HD !
This critically acclaimed adventure is now available on Steam (PC) , PlayStation 4 and Xbox One , with 4K support on PS4 Pro, Xbox One X and supported PC hardware. If you get the Steam version, you’ll also get Amaterasu as a courier in Valve’s Dota 2 for free (for a limited time) along with some Steam wallpapers to pretty up your profile.
Steam wallpapers
Now go fetch yourself a copy of this fantastic game and enjoy this heart-warming journey over the holiday break!
Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition is out now, bringing together the acclaimed survival horror adventure along with all previously released DLC into one package for $49.99 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Also out today is the “Not a Hero” free downloadable content available to all players who own Resident Evil 7 biohazard, adding a new story that takes place after the events of the main game featuring Chris Redfield chasing down an elusive foe. There’s even more new content for owners of Gold Edition or season pass owners for the original release with “End of Zoe” exploring the fate of Jack and Marguerite Baker’s daughter alongside the mysterious outdoorsman, Joe Baker. “End of Zoe” is also available as a separate purchase. Read on for more about what to expect from Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition !
Resident Evil 7 biohazard redefined the storied survival horror franchise. Returning to the series’ roots, the game introduced a brand-new perspective for the mainline games with a first-person camera, providing a feeling of isolation and dread as Ethan Winters searches a seemingly abandoned plantation for his missing wife before coming into contact with the twisted Baker family in Dulvey, Louisiana.
PlayStation 4 owners with a PlayStation VR headset can get up close and personal in your horror experience using the optional PSVR mode to heighten immersion and try to survive against the creatures lurking in the crumbling corridors of a dilapidated plantation house. Ethan Winters’ escape from the Baker family is only just beginning.
Also packed into Gold Edition are both Banned Footage DLC packs, including six additional modes that further explore the world of Resident Evil 7 biohazard :
Bedroom: Figure out how to escape from a locked room – but don’t let the creepy Marguerite Baker find out you’ve been out of bed, or you’ll face some deadly consequences.
Nightmare: Fend off waves of enemies and survive until morning using scrap found in the environment and from enemies you’ve slain to craft new survival tools.
Extra Mode – Ethan Must Die: A tough-as-nails mode separate mode from the tapes and story of the main game where you must try to survive with only your wits and what items you find along the way. (Note: Does not support PSVR)
21: Gamble life and limb in a deadly game of blackjack run by Lucas Baker. Take care; you never know what the cards might have in store for you or your opponent.
Daughters: Get a glimpse of what the Baker family was like before the tragic events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard in this unique Banned Footage content.
Extra Mode – Jack’s 55th Birthday: Race against the clock and feed Jack tons of food for high scores in this comical extra game mode, separate from the tapes and story of the main game. (Note: Does not support PSVR)
That’s not all! While the story of Ethan Winters’ escape from the Baker estate wraps up during the events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard, “End of Zoe” will reveal what happens to the Baker’s daughter when her fate is intertwined with a mysterious outdoorsman named Joe.
In addition, available as a free download for all owners ofthe game, “Not a Hero” explores events that take place directly after Ethan Winters’ fight to escape from the warped Baker family and offers a different take on survival horror. Join series mainstay Chris Redfield and battle your way through the horrors that lurk in the maze-like caverns beneath the Baker family’s home. Chris takes on this new challenge fully equipped with new weapons and tools designed to counter bio organic threats. Encounters with deadly foes lurk around every corner – including a brand new type of enemy.
Grab your copy of Resident Evil 7 biohazard Gold Edition today for $49.99, and don’t forget to download the free “Not a Hero” DLC to explore this brand new chapter featuring Chris Redfield.
Music is a vital, but often under appreciated, part of the video game experience. We may remember the feeling of being Frank West and fighting off a horde of zombies in the Willamette Memorial Megaplex mall in Dead Rising 4 , but it’s the music that helps breath life into the experience. Music helps immerse us in the fantastic worlds and scenarios of our games.
After a decade of work on the Dead Rising franchise, having started on Dead Rising 2 , soundtrack composer and producer Oleksa Lozowchuk decided to document the process of making the Dead Rising 4 soundtrack in a behind-the-scenes video which we’re sharing below.
Since its release the Dead Rising 4 soundtrack has either won or been nominated for the following awards:
– WINNER: Global Music and Sound Award – Best Song / Score (Trailer) – NOMINEE: Hollywood Music and Media Award – Best Original Song (Videogame) – NOMINEE: G.A.N.G. Award – Best Original Vocal (POP) “Oh Willamette” – 1st BALLOT NOMINEE: 2018 GRAMMY AWARDS – Best Sountrack Compilation for Visual Media
So sit down, pour yourself a holiday beverage and enjoy a look at how we crafted the soundtrack to our latest zombie outbreak.
After our huge announcements during Capcom Cup 2017, we’re certain you need a recap! We revealed all six characters coming to Season 3 of Street Fighter V by showing the beautiful cinematic opening of the upcoming Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. There’s no more gym class for Sakura, who will join the cast as the first character of Season 3, which starts on January 16, the same day Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition launches. Continue reading for more information on Sakura, as well as a few important notices about Season 3.
First appearing in Street Fighter Alpha 2, Ryu’s number one fan returns to the series with a new outlook on life. After graduating high school, Sakura now works part-time at an arcade, but wonders what decisions she needs to make in order to be satisfied with her future.
This time, Sakura has a new move, Tengyo Hadoken, where she fires a fireball diagonally into the air that can act as an anti-air. In addition, her V-System that is detailed below gives her more tools to open up opponents. Overall, Sakura’s fighting style remains similar to her past appearances as she pummels opponents with flurries of quick attacks along with her trademark Hadoken, Shouoken, and Shunpukyaku.
V-Skill: Haru Kaze
Sakura leaps into the air towards the opponent, which can then be followed up by three different options. Hitting punch will result in one of her signature moves, Sakura Otoshi, which can be pressed up to three times to continue the combo. Following up with a kick will trigger Oukakyaku, a forward flip that can act as a divekick. Finally, pressing throw (LP+LK) after Haru Kaze will result in Kashinfu, a command grab that that sees Sakura using her opponent as a spring board to jump back.
V-Trigger I: Haru Arashi
Upon activation, Sakura’s fists are enveloped by blue energy that powers up Hadoken and Tengyo Hadoken, giving them both an additional hit. Landing a hit will also cause your opponent to be put into a juggle state giving you an opportunity to land additional attacks. She can also press HP+HK again to use Hogasho, a powerful palm thrust.
V-Trigger II: Sakura Senpu
This time, Sakura’s fists and feet become enveloped by blue energy that powers up Shouoken and Shunpukyaku. Landing a hit will send your opponent flying into the air where you can cancel into V-Skill to follow up with either Sakura Otoshi or Oukakyaku. Both moves are improvements to their EX version and can be performed up to four times before Sakura Senpu ends.
Critical Art: Sakura Rain
Sakura’s Critical Art draws inspiration from her past Super Combos. If used away from the opponent, it will only be a high-damaging Hadoken. However, if Sakura can land this Critical Art right next to the opponent, it’ll go into a special animation that deals significantly more damage.
Kasugano Residence
With as long as Sakura’s been around, there’s a great deal of nostalgia with her return to Street Fighter. We’ve decided to tug on those strings even more by adding her classic stage, Kasugano Residence, into Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition complete with her adorable dog and younger brother, Tsukushi .
SEASON 3 UNVEILED
We hope players across the world enjoyed the opening cinematic of Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition played because we revealed more than just Sakura! Fan favorites Blanka, Cody, and the “king” Sagat will return with new characters Falke and G to complete Season 3!
Sakura will be available in the Season 3 Character Pass for MSRP $29.99, which will include her Battle Costume with colors 3-10 and default costume colors 3-10 unlocked. The Season 3 Character Pass will be available on January 16, 2018! As usual, holders of the pass will automatically get Blanka, Falke, Cody, G, and Sagat when they arrive next year. Stay tuned for more information on the rest of the cast, including their stories and move sets! Beginning with Season 3, if you purchase each character individually with real money, you’ll also get the same Battle Costume and colors as you would if you have the Character Pass.
If you purchase the Season 3 Character Pass from 1/16 at 8am PT to 1/29, you’ll also receive nine costumes: the 30 th Anniversary Costumes for M. Bison, Guile, Ibuki, and Karin, along with the Nostalgia Costumes for Alex, Ibuki, Juri, Kolin, and Akuma! This promotion is only available in the Americas and Asia (Japan is not included).
We wanted to blow the roof off of Capcom Cup this year with these announcements in order to continue the 30 th Anniversary Celebration! Coupled with the Street Fighter 30 th Anniversary Collection, 2018 will be an amazing year for all of us. We still have a lot to share about Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition, including a detailed look on Extra Battle Mode, the new V-Triggers, and more!
Make sure to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook to stay up to date on all things Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition!
In 1987, the fighting game genre was forever changed when Street Fighter appeared in arcades around the world. Over 60 characters, 80 titles, 40 million units sold, and 30 years later, we’re celebrating this momentous feat with the Street Fighter 30 th Anniversary Collection for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC! Learn more about this ultimate tribute to Street Fighter after the jump!
The Street Fighter 30 th Anniversary Collection contains 12 iconic titles in the series that each have their place in Street Fighter history:
Street Fighter
Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II: Champion Edition
Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting
Super Street Fighter II
Super Street Fighter II: Turbo
Street Fighter Alpha
Street Fighter Alpha 2
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Street Fighter III
Street Fighter III: 2 nd Impact
Street Fighter III: 3 rd Strike
Online Play – Have the desire to duke it out against fighters around the world? Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting, Super Street Fighter II: Turbo, Street Fighter Alpha 3, and Street Fighter III: 3 rd Strike are all playable online! In addition to Ranked and Casual Matches, up to four players can join a lobby where they can play against the CPU while waiting for their next match – a throwback to those days of waiting for a second player to challenge you in the arcades. Each of these titles will have their own global leaderboard to ensure bragging rights can be proved. Online play also features “rewind” technology that provides low-latency matches with the ability to adjust your own input latency via the in-game menu.
Museum – Bask in the nostalgic feels of Street Fighter in the Museum, a collection of stunning concept art, pitch documents, and little-known facts behind each game’s release.
Interactive Timeline – Who needs time travel when you have the Interactive Timeline where you can browse all 30 years of Street Fighter and see how the series has evolved.
Character Bios – Did you know Chun-Li likes crepes? See how your favorite characters have changed over time by reading up on their backgrounds, stories, and personal traits. You can even view each character’s sprites and animations in each title!
Music Player – You won’t just see the history, you’ll also be able to hear it through the Music Player, so sit back and let the retro notes of memorable Street Fighter tracks flow through your ears. Find out if Guile’s Theme really does go with everything (It does)!
Save States – Don’t worry about abandoning the fight in single-player modes! You can save your progress and resume at any time for any of the 12 titles.
The Street Fighter 30 th Anniversary Collection will be available in May 2018 for MSRP $39.99 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC! We’ll be providing a more in-depth look in 2018 leading up to launch, so stay tuned by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook .
Let us know your favorite moments, music, and random piece of knowledge for Street Fighter in the comments below!
