Capcom’s latest digital showcase delivered major updates on its upcoming portfolio, headlined by the long-awaited arrival of Pragmata and new content for its flagship fighting game.
The March 2026 Capcom Spotlight provided fans with a deep dive into the publisher’s roadmap for the first half of the year. From sci-fi mysteries to legendary brawlers, here are the biggest announcements from the event.
After several delays and years of mystery, Capcom has officially confirmed that Pragmata will launch on PlayStation 5 on April 17, 2026. The showcase featured an extended gameplay trailer highlighting the bond between the protagonist, Hugh, and the young girl, Diana.
The World Warrior roster continues to grow as Capcom revealed Alex as the next DLC character for Street Fighter 6. Returning from the Street Fighter III era, Alex brings his hard-hitting grappling style and “Power Bomb” techniques, reimagined for the RE Engine.
Alex will be available starting March 17 for owners of the Year 3 Character Pass.
The launch trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection offers a dramatic first look at the upcoming turn-based, story-driven RPG set in the Monster Hunter universe. In this epic adventure, you play as the heir to the throne of Azuria and the leader of a group known as the Rangers. As the nations of Azuria and Vermeil stand on the brink of war, a growing ecological crisis, called the Crystal Encroachmen, threatens the very fabric of the world.
Alongside your fellow Rangers and your monstie, monster companions with whom Riders form deep bond, you will journey into uncharted lands in search of the truth. Meet new allies, explore distant regions, and forge connections with iconic monsters from across the series in a vast and memorable RPG adventure.
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CD Projekt RED is reportedly expanding its dark fantasy universe with an unannounced, free-to-play multiplayer action-RPG targeted for PC and mobile devices. According to a massive leak sourced by MP1st, this project aims to deliver a combat-centric, cooperative monster-hunting experience heavily prioritizing player skill over traditional mobile mechanics.
Sony Santa Monica’s newly unveiled spin-off/midquel, God of War Laufey, might be arriving much sooner than fans anticipate. Despite receiving a substantial reveal trailer at the June 2026 State of Play without an official launch window, prominent industry insiders report that the game is in an advanced stage of development and targeting a release in the first half of 2027.
Capcom is officially giving Resident Evil - Code: Veronica the prestige remake treatment, but fans should brace themselves for some narrative surgical work. Following its grand reveal at Summer Game Fest 2026, producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi has confirmed that the upcoming survival horror title—now officially titled simply Resident Evil Veronica—will feature significant story adjustments to better align with the franchise’s modern continuity.
The first major content cycle for HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×IMPACT is officially drawing to a close. Worldwide publisher Arc System Works has confirmed that Zeno Zoldyck will be the fourth and final DLC character for Season Pass 1. The legendary elder assassin of the Zoldyck family is scheduled to join the fight on June 18, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam).
Joycity and developer Woore are officially bringing FreeStyle Football 2 to the global stage for the upcoming Steam Next Fest (running June 15–22, 2026). Dropping right alongside the summer's international football fever, players can jump onto the pitch early—the free, expanded playable demo is available on Steam right now.
The Lands Between are officially making their debut on a Nintendo platform. Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have announced Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, with digital pre-orders now officially open on the eShop. Marking one of the most significant third-party releases for the new console, this definitive edition is scheduled to launch on August 28, 2026, bundling the base game, its massive expansion, and entirely new gameplay features.
