Hey everyone, just wanted to shoot out a quick note that the final beta for SFV is now live and will last until January 31st, 7pm PT. 

Continue on for details on what to expect and also see what’s new for this beta.

Characters

15 of the 16 characters will be available for play. We wanted to include F.A.N.G as well, but he’s to busy plotting at the Shadaloo base to take on the Street Fighters. Guess we’ll have to wait a few weeks to see him in action!

Improved Matchmaking

Player Connections

Players can set their connection preference from 1 to 5 in the connection settings option, which will ensure that optimal connections. Placing the setting to “1” will yield the widest range of opponents, yet may result in unstability, whereas placing the setting to “5” will give players the smallest range of opponents, yet will result in the best connection. Players should adjust this setting as they see fit for the best online experience.

Matchmaking

Players who successfully climb up the ranks during the beta will progressively be paired up with players closer to their skill level automatically. So keep doing your best to climb to the top of the leaderboards.

Updated Battle Balance

For our more seasoned players, take note that the characters have received a battle balance update. This means that they may or may not do the same things they were able to do in the previous betas. Experiment around and see what you can find.

Alright guys, that wraps this up. Have fun with the beta and we’ll see you in a few weeks once Street Fighter V officially launches. Rise Up!!

Just revealed on stage at the Taipei Game Show, take a look at all the different Game Modes you can expect at launch for Street Fighter V!

Remember, we’ll have tons of free content updates for the game post-launch as well, including the awesome looking Cinematic Story Expansion  that we just revealed on Monday!

Hope you enjoyed this quick update. Back to playing the online beta for me!

We’re all pretty familiar with Ryu at this point – the Shotokan student who always looks for the answer in the heart of battle. One of his best-known representations is in Street Fighter III, where his introduction had him holding his white bag (probably full of spare gis and gloves) on screen before setting it aside for the next fight. Now you, too, can imitate the Eternal Wanderer when you take your arcade stick to tournaments and more! ARCADESHOCK and SPLITFRAME LLC have teamed up to create a (very) limited edition Street Fighter V bag reminiscent of Ryu – the RYU FS Traveler Fight Stick Bag ! They’re offering pre-order special pricing of $84.98 (USD), and quantities are extremely limited, so grab one while you still can!

Message from Dr. Light. Headphones completed! While we’ve talked about the wearable Mega Man helmet in the past, maybe you said to yourself “I like the design of this helmet, but I really want it to be able to play music. Maybe some Rock and / or Roll. I also like Blues, and adjusting the Bass and Treble so I can hear the Beat of my favorite band, Rush, better.” Well, hypothetical person I just made up, you’re in luck! EMIO is now taking orders for their crazy-cool Limited Edition Mega Man headphones , retailing for $99.99 USD! With a design based on the Blue Bomber’s iconic helmet and glowing LEDs built in to the sides, you’ll be looking good and listening in style. We’ve got more details for audiophiles after the jump!

General Info:

High quality neodymium magnet speakers deliver unmatched sound performance. These headphones are compatible with any standard 3.5mm audio jack, and an optional, removable audio cable allows the headphones to be used either as audio headphones or a decorative light-up helmet. The headphones themselves are comfortably padded with a lightweight design and adjustable headband, and built-in rechargeable lithium-ion cells power the LEDs on the sides.

Audio Specs:

Driver Unit: 50mm Neodymium

Impedance: 32 Ohms +- 15%

Frequency 20Hz-20KHz

Sensitivity: 120dB +-3dB (at 1KHz)

Max Input Power: 3W

Input Connection: 3.5mm Plug (Removable)

Cable Length: 1.8m +-3%

We had a chance to sit down with Series Producer Kawata-san and Producer James Vance to get to the bottom of Umbrella Corps and what it means for the crew to work on a new title based in the Resident Evil universe. Learn how the Brainer came to be, the focus on closer quarters combat, and see what the vibe is like in the office. Hit the jump to check out the video!

Umbrella Corps is set to hit PlayStation 4 and PC in May! Check out some more info about the newly released Village and Tricell organization HQ maps along with the new game mode “The Experiment” in our previous blog post . 

We’ve got a special treat for you today; we’re happy to announce that Breath of Fire III is coming to PSN as a downloadable PSP game! We’ll have a few more details closer to launch, but you’ll be able to snag the game for $9.99 (USD) this February, and the game itself will be fully compatible with all hardware that plays digital PSP content – that means PSP, PS Vita, and PSTV are all supported. We’ll have a bit more information when the game launches, so stay tuned!

PAX South is less than a week away, and you know Capcom is going to be there with all of our latest and greatest! With Street Fighter V just a few weeks out, rise up and find out if you have what it takes to reach the top. Or, if you’re more the shooter type, check out Umbrella Corps, a fast-paced shooter set in the universe of Resident Evil. Survival horror? We’ve got you covered – Resident Evil 0 brings it back to the basics on a train filled with horrors. And for those who like both shooting and jumping, Mega Man Legacy Collection will be available to check out too. Lots more info after the jump, including tournament information for Street Fighter V and Umbrella Corps !

Games and Demos (Booth #10044)

• Street Fighter V – Get your gloves on the latest build of Street Fighter V! Casual play will be available throughout the day, with daily tournaments at the booth. If you want to get in on the tournament action, head over to the booth early to get the latest info. Do you have what it takes to rise up against other show-goers?

• Umbrella Corps –In this fast- paced third-person shooter set in themed Resident Evil environments, you’ll be able to compete in high-intensity, close-quarter matches, with a wide arsenal of weapons and tools at your disposal – including the melee Brainer axe weapon, the Zombie Jammer, and more! We’ll have daily tournaments at the event, so check out the booth early for the latest!

• Resident Evil 0 – Experience the events that happened leading up to the iconic Mansion incident with a demo of the beautifully remastered version of Resident Evil 0. Guide S.T.A.R.S. medic Rebecca Chambers and military convict Billy Coen through a crazy train filled with strange horrors.

• Mega Man Legacy Collection – All six of the original 8-bit Mega Man games are represented in this collection of the Blue Bomber’s adventures. Jump and, yes, shoot your way through an army of robots gone wild, test your mettle against more than 50 remixed challenge stages, then relax with a massive gallery of concept sketches, production art, and more. You can grab the game on PS4, Xbox One, or PC digitally right now for $14.99, or hold out for the physical release (or 3DS version!) coming Feb 23, 2016.

Capcom Store

The Capcom store is always a great place to score some cool and rare gear, and PAX South will be no exception! Just a sample of what you can find at the store:

MadCatz PS4 T.E. 2 Fight Stick – $230

The ever-popular PS4 T.E. 2 fight sticks with a stylish Chun-Li design are sure to sell out faster than you can say “kikoken,” so make sure you grab one before they’re gone!

Ryu and Ken New Challenger Statues – $100 Each

Here comes a new challenger! Pick up a Ryu or Ken figure (or both!) performing their signature moves, with stages to match.

Ryu Plush Gloves – $25

No need to ponder your fist with this pair of plush gloves. All you’ll need is a matching belt, a headband, a gi, and a never-ending quest for the answer.

Melynx Giant Pillow – $70

The iconic Melynx from Monster Hunter, embiggened. Standing at over three feet tall, you’ll never hunt alone with this plush pal around.

Street Fighter Shadaloo Watch – $175

For you, it may always be Tuesday, but you’ll never lose track of time with this expertly designed Shadaloo watch by the masters at MEISTER.

Resident Evil Umbrella Watch – $175

Sometimes you’re on a strict schedule and you just need to know when your global saturation is complete. This watch by MEISTER bearing the Umbrella logo will always let you know what time it is.

We have a bunch of new info to share about Umbrella Corps! First off, we can confirm that it’s coming out in May this year for digital download on PlayStation 4 and PC. The game will support 1-6 players and though it’s mostly focused on online competitive team battles, there’s a newly confirmed single player mode called “The Experiment”. Click the jump for more info on these and more new details along with new screenshots and a trailer showing off the goods.

When the game was first revealed, we announced the One Life Match mode and the Umbrella Laboratory map, but we have more in store for you. You will also be able to fight in the Resident Evil 4 inspired Village with Ganados that aren’t too happy about the constant gun fights and the newly imagined Tricell organization HQ from Resident Evil 5 where blood-thirsty Cerberus dogs are added to the mix. You’ll roam these maps in both multiplayer and in “The Experiment” single player mode, where you fight enemies that change per stage in over 20 missions with varying objectives. You won’t be able to use the handy Zombie Jammer that normally keeps the creatures away though, so good luck!

And in case you need a refresh on what Umbrella Corps is all about – it’s a new fast-paced third person shooter that blends Capcom’s experience in competitive games, tense scenarios and previous shooting games with a Resident Evil undertone. With many of the dev team members being airsoft enthusiasts, they wanted to take the exciting keep-you-on-your-toes tension that both Resident Evil and airsoft have to offer to create a new experience that fans haven’t seen before from a shooting game.

The close-quarters maps emphasize the “kill quick or die” mantra that’s at the core of the gameplay. This isn’t a shooter that’s about leveling up your guns or experience points, it’s more about your own skill level and creating the best strategy to eliminate your opponents so your team can be victorious. And of course there’s plenty of Resident Evil-ness to go around. In addition to the RE-inspired maps, you’ve also got zombies and other creatures to deal with on top of the opposing team. But we’ve got you covered – you’ll get equipment like the Zombie Jammer that (as long as it’s intact) helps keep away the creatures, plus the Brainer axe for a quick melee kill and Terrain Spikes to take the high ground and get the edge on your opponents. In a pinch you can also put your Tactical Shield to use to latch on a wandering zombie that can serve as cover from enemy fire.

Join the corps and get ready for some intense action when the game comes out in May this year on PlayStation 4 and PC!

Hot on the heels of today’s Street Fighter V story mode announcement, we’ve got a different kind of story to share with you – Amazon is offering a free digital copy of Street Fighter Unlimited #1on comixology.com with all pre-orders of both the Collector’s and regular edition of SFV (in North America), a $3.99 value. This offer is only available through Amazon, so if you want in, head over to the Amazon pre-order page ! If you’ve already pre-ordered through them, don’t worry – this offer extends to existing Amazon pre-orders, too. We’ve got the cover and a few pages for you to check out after the jump!

Hey everyone!

I’ve been itching to tell you all about this for the longest time and now I finally can! We are happy to reveal the single player story details for Street Fighter V! There are two main components to the story experience: Character Stories and the Cinematic Story Expansion. Details below!

• Character Stories

• We knew there would be a lot of new players who are jumping into the franchise for the very first time so we wanted to provide a way for everyone to become familiar with the eclectic personalities of each fighter. Each character has their own storyline that provides background information on what drives them to fight, and what their relationships are to the other characters.

• Each story has been illustrated by renowned Japanese illustrator, Bengus, who worked on a variety of Capcom titles in the past. I think you’ll find his colorful, throwback style fits perfectly with the background tales we want to tell about each character. What answers does Ryu seek in his never-ending journey? What happened to Charlie Nash after his apparent demise in Street Fighter Alpha? Who is Necalli and what does he want? Play the Character Stories to find out all these answers and more! Once you complete all of them you’ll be ready for the next part of the story experience, which is…

• Cinematic Story Expansion

• For the first time in franchise history, we are creating a cinematic story experience that takes players deep into the Street Fighter action and mythology through beautifully rendered cutscenes. The Story Expansion will be available to all players as a FREE content update, releasing in June 2016. Chronologically in the Street Fighter storyline, it takes place between the events of Street Fighter IV and Street Fighter III, and fully explains everything that transpired in that electrifying time period.

• If you got goosebumps from watching the trailer, know that you are definitely NOT alone. As you can see from the trailer, M. Bison and Shadaloo will be a main focus of the story…and I can’t say much more than that right now, but if you watch closely you’ll see a multitude of hints that we dropped in the footage. We’ll have more details to share about this FREE update in the coming months so stay tuned!

Finally, as a big THANK YOU to all the fans who have supported us throughout the year, we are holding one final beta starting January 30 at 12:01 AM PT (8:01 AM GMT), and ending January 31 at 7 PM PT (February 1 at 3 AM GMT). If you have been on the fence about getting the game, this will be your last chance to try it out before release so be sure to pre-order at streetfighter.com/purchase for beta access, as well as exclusive costumes! I mean, just look at this guy!

That’s all for now. Till’ next time!

For you, Feburary 16 ^th , 2016 will be the most important day of your life. For me, it will… well, you know where I’m going with this. Street Fighter V is just a few weeks away, and a Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order right now that’s down-right – wait for it – fierce. If you’re already throwing money at the screen, head to the GameStop pre-order page now to lock in your own copy – Hot Ryu costume included with GameStop pre-orders – for $99.99 USD! This Collector’s Edition is for North America only. If you want a closer look at what’s in the box, we’ve got you covered right after the break.

Ryu, the Eternal Wanderer, stands tall in this figure – ten inches tall, to be exact, with the same pose as seen on the Street Fighter V cover. The figure itself is pre-painted and easy to assemble, and is sure to make a great part of any Street Fighter collection!

Other goodies are also included – a 48-page hard-cover art book helps you get to know each of the 16 characters, including design art you won’t find anywhere else, a one-month Twitch.tv subscription to the Capcom Fighters channel, a selection of digital Street Fighter comics from UDON, a digital SFV Soundtrack Sampler, and more!

If you’re a fan or a collector, you don’t want to miss out on this awesome package – it’s worth it for that statue alone! Hit the link above to secure your own today.

Who doesn’t love monkeys? The adventures of greatest-pirate-of-all-time hopeful Zack and his monkey pal Wiki are available now on the North American Wii U Virtual Console in Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure ($19.99 USD)! A fresh take on classic point and click adventure games, join the titular duo as they search for the equality titular treasure using a combination of clever gameplay and puzzle-solving. Did I mention the monkey turns into a bell when you shake the Wii Remote? I’m just going to repeat that – a monkey that turns into a bell. What’re you waiting for? Go begin your search for treasure today!