Capcom’s E3 2021 Showcase Highlights All of the Content Coming to Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, Monster Hunter Rise, Resident Evil: Village, and more
Capcom’s all virtual E3 2021 showcase offered a new look at what’s to come in Monster Hunter Rise, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, and Resident Evil: Village. In addition to revealing new DLC content, free gaming updates, and the highly requested Resident Evil: Village multiplayer, Capcom also looked ahead at the upcoming year of Esports from the Capcom Pro Tour and Street Fighter League. Read ahead to check out all the trailers and announcements made during today’s showcase. Check out the video above and watch the showcase in its entirety.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Takes Flight:
The new story trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin sheds light on the fate of the famous Monster Rider Red, the origins of Razewing Ratha, and the player’s journey to unravel the Wings of Ruin prophecy. Monster Riders eager to hop in the saddle to experience the opening hours of the highly anticipated RPG can enjoy a Free Trial Version offering full save data transfer when it lands on June 25 for Nintendo Switch™ and Steam at launch.
Fans interested in seeing more of the diverse and majestic monsters coming to the game could catch a glimpse of numerous fan favorites they can bond with during their travels, including Elder Dragons Kushala Daora and Teostra. Finally, the showcase offered a look at some of the free title updates coming to the game after its release on July 9, 2021, starting with the Palamute from Monster Hunter Rise.
More Challenges Await in Monster Hunter Rise:
The robust post-launch support for the critically acclaimed Monster Hunter Rise continues, with the next update featuring the first Capcom collaboration title: Monster Hunter Stories 2. Hunters who complete the free collaboration quest arriving June 18 will receive layered armor based on the wise Palico Tsukino for their buddies, while players who use save data from Monster Hunter Stories 2 can access the Rider layered armor based off the gear of Mahana Village Monster Riders on July 9.
Additionally, new Event Quests arrive starting June 24 and offer a variety of rewards for intrepid hunters such as new armor, gestures, and stickers. Fashionistas will also gain access to a treasure trove of new looks, with new (paid and unpaid) DLC options for hunters and their buddies. Finally, fans can look forward to a number of additional collaborations with other Capcom titles throughout the second half of 2021.
Mysteries Abound in The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles:
Budding defense attorneys looking to make the journey West with rookie ace attorney Ryunosuke Naruhodo got a first look at the new features and gameplay arriving with The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. While investigating heinous crimes, Ryunosuke and his legal aid Susato Mikatoba will team up with the preeminent investigator in London: Herlock Sholmes. During these Dances of Deduction, the duo will need to work together to untangle the ace detective’s over-enthusiastic assumptions and discern the truth. In order to stave off the peril awaiting his clients, Ryunosuke must use these facts in court to convince a jury of his client’s innocence.
Just as the scales of justice lean toward a guilty verdict, Ryunosuke can engage in a Summation Examination to tip the scales back in his favor. This seldom-used legal practice allows Ryunosuke to pick apart any inconsistencies in each juror’s logic, and pit the jury against itself to force the trial to continue. With 10 new cases to unravel, eight mini escapades to experience, and a wealth of bonus content to explore, ace attorneys will have a full docket when The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles arrives in court on July 27, 2021.
The Road Ahead for Resident Evil:
Following the successful launch of the acclaimed Resident Evil Village last month, Producer Tsuyoshi Kanda shared news on what fans can expect next as the Resident Evil 25th anniversary celebration continues. Due to the overwhelming support and feedback for the game, the team has just begun development on additional DLC for Resident Evil Village. More news will be shared at a later date.
Capcom Esports:
Capcom Pro Tour (CPT) commentators Vicious and RobTV provided a breakdown of the upcoming competitions and an overview of the changes coming to CPT 2021, which is shaping up to be the best season yet for fans and competitors alike. These changes include updates to the rules for competitors, and details about prizing. Additionally, the next season of Street Fighter League (SFL) is on the horizon, with more details coming soon. For all the latest information and 2021 schedules, check out the official CPT and SFL pages.
Things are looking mighty exciting for fans of Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and avid watchers of Esports. For me personally? I’m looking forward to Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. This title looks amazing and I love the look and feel of the game. It looks immersive and its characters are a huge appeal to me. Hearing the inspirations behind their designs was an added plus. As E3 2021 nears its end, which Capcom update has you the most excited about?
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