Capcom Spotlight TGS 2026: 44 minutes in 5

What was announced and when it lands

No prices were announced during the show. Mega Man: Dual Override was given no date on stage — the 2027 window comes from Capcom's official site, linked at the bottom of this page. Dates are 2026 unless stated.

What was announced

Mega Man: Dual Override

Two playable heroes, and a system that breaks a robot's limiter

▶ 1:06

• 2:15Proto Man, Mega Man's brother, returns as a second playable hero after a long absence, with his own gameplay and combat style.
• 2:29The "Dual" in the title refers to the game's two playable heroes.
• 2:41Mega Man stays balanced at close quarters and long range; Proto Man deals more damage and focuses on close-range attacks.
• 3:09Stages are restructured: previous Mega Man games had eight main levels each ending in a boss fight, this one gives every stage three areas for more gradual progression.
• 3:31Custom Chips can be equipped on either hero to activate abilities such as the Rapid Buster and Barrier.
• 3:53There are over 50 chips in total, split between ones you trigger yourself and ones with passive effects.
• 4:25Proto Man gets stronger differently from Mega Man: instead of Special Weapons he gains new abilities and shield-based actions.
• 4:49Twinkle Girl was the team's first Robot Master and a favourite in the studio — both developers admit she beat them repeatedly in playtests.
• 5:29Override is introduced as a new system that powers a character up for a limited time and visibly changes their appearance.
• 6:19Demo stations for Dual Override will be at the Capcom booth at Tokyo Game Show.

Resident Evil on Nintendo Switch 2

Three remakes on one day, plus Requiem and the Ethan Winters games

▶ 8:07

• 8:12The Resident Evil remakes are confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2.
• 8:54Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition is coming with all previously released downloadable content included.
• 9:36Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition includes the Separate Ways DLC and a variety of other downloadable content.
• 10:06Pre-orders open for the digital versions of all three remakes, releasing simultaneously on October 16, 2026, with a limited-time early adopter discount.
• 10:24Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Resident Evil Village are announced for Switch 2 as well.
• 10:42Requiem's new protagonist Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy return to a devastated Raccoon City, their fates intertwined.
• 11:12Switch 2 demos of Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 are playable at the Capcom booth before the games go on sale.
• 11:30The 30th anniversary lineup: the World of Resident Evil exhibit at Shibuya BEAM, the Requiem: The Dive horror maze at Universal Studios Japan, and a world concert tour.

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen

Norgan, twelve dungeons, and a character creator on Switch 2

▶ 13:12

• 15:00Dark Arisen is introduced as an expansion that enriches Dragon's Dogma 2 with new tales and encounters.
• 15:12Three major additions are announced for the expansion.
• 15:21Norgan is a new destination where ancient relics can be appraised into powerful new skills and equipment.
• 15:33The enigmatic Eir joins the journey to unravel the secrets of the undying Fallen Dragon.
• 15:45Twelve unique dungeons are added to the main area.
• 16:06The character creator gains more variation, including new hairstyles and tattoos.
• 16:21Dragon's Dogma 2: Character Creator & Storage is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, and the app on existing platforms gets an update too.
• 16:54Official Pawns created by partners around the world can be recruited into your party, with more planned later.
• 17:18The expansion is dated October 9, 2026, with equipment bonuses for pre-orders.

Street Fighter 6

Arjun brings Martial Yoga, and Tifa is on the way

▶ 18:00

• 18:15Arjun, the second character of Year 4, is dated October 13.
• 18:21He fights with "Martial Yoga", a style built on yoga breathing techniques.
• 18:30Arjun uses unique projectiles and traps, and can inflict recoverable damage even when certain attacks are blocked.
• 18:54Players can fight as Arjun for the first time at the Capcom booth at Tokyo Game Show.
• 19:15The "Arjun Arrives! Fighting Pass" is available now.
• 19:30A tie-in with the Street Fighter movie gives players special Challenger screen images; the film opens worldwide on October 16.
• 21:06C. Viper's Outfit 4, part of the ongoing swimsuit series, arrives October 13 alongside Arjun.
• 21:15Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series joins in early 2027, with Bosch following in the spring.

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance

The Skybound Eyrie, a storm-bending elder dragon, and the Boost Bracer

▶ 24:45

• 24:54Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto introduces the massive expansion for Monster Hunter Wilds, releasing in 2027.
• 28:39The trailer's teaser ending is the return of the elder dragon Teostra — confirmed moments later as the returning elder dragon in the TGS demo.
• 29:36Ascendance picks up where Wilds left off: Lao-Shan Lung appears in the Forbidden Lands and overwhelms the hunters.
• 30:06The Hunter's Guild and the people of the Forbidden Lands band together and build a new stronghold, Madoi.
• 30:33With the mist over Wyveria cleared, Nata leads the expedition towards the Skybound Eyrie, a constellation of floating ruins.
• 31:03Araketa are new bird wyverns that manipulate the airflow from their wings to fly at high speed, acting in such coordination they seem like a single entity.
• 31:27Gundoraja, an elder dragon that bends storm clouds to its will, emerges amid the thunder of the Skybound Eyrie.
• 32:39Director Takuro Hiraoka introduces the Boost Bracer, a Slinger attachment that temporarily enhances actions across all fourteen weapon types.
• 33:18Boost Drivers are new attacks that hit hard and activate the Boost Bracer at the same time, leaving the hunter boosted afterwards.
• 35:45Players who do not buy Ascendance still receive the accompanying update's weapon action additions and refinements.

Also in the show

• 21:39Capcom Esports lays out Street Fighter League 2026 across three regions, with the Japan playoffs on January 10–11 and the grand final on February 23, 2027, the Americas playoffs at Anime Pasadena on November 8, and the EMEAA playoffs at MCM Comic Con London on October 24. Capcom Pro Tour 2026 qualifiers for Capcom Cup 13 are running worldwide.
• 22:50A Monster Hunter Outlanders trailer plays with no narration; the card at the end points to App Store pre-orders and Google Play pre-registration.
• 36:36Ascendance demo details: PS5 Pro stations at both the Capcom and PlayStation booths, with an Araketa hunt in the Skybound Eyrie and a Teostra quest aimed at seasoned hunters, playable solo or in multiplayer.
• 37:48Monster Hunter Wilds on Nintendo Switch 2 supports local wireless multiplayer and crossplay, and includes every previous title update — Lagiacrus and Gogmazios hunts and all permanent event quests included.
• 39:54On September 19 director Takuro Hiraoka and art director Kaname Fujioka show the world's first live Ascendance gameplay at the Capcom stage; on September 20 the Monster Hunter Wilds Championship Global Exhibition pits regional winners against each other for the fastest time.
• 41:45A Tokyo Game Show digital sale discounts Pragmata for the first time, plus Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and the Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak bundle.

Keynote chapters

1. 0:00Opening and Capcom Booth Lineup
2. 1:06Mega Man: Dual Override Developer Deep Dive
3. 8:07Resident Evil Remakes on Nintendo Switch 2
4. 13:12Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
5. 18:00Street Fighter 6 Year 4: Arjun and Outfits
6. 21:39Capcom Esports: League and Pro Tour
7. 22:50Monster Hunter Outlanders Trailer
8. 24:45Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Story and New Actions
9. 36:36Ascendance Demo and Wilds on Switch 2
10. 39:45Championship and Worldwide Demos
11. 41:45TGS Digital Sale and Closing

Chapters were generated from the keynote transcript. Click any chapter to open the full summary at that moment.

Frequently asked questions

What did Capcom announce at the TGS 2026 Spotlight?

Five games and one mobile trailer. The Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 remakes are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16; Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is dated October 9; Street Fighter 6 adds Arjun on October 13; Mega Man: Dual Override got a seven-minute developer deep dive; and Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance revealed the Skybound Eyrie and the elder dragon Gundoraja for its 2027 release. A Monster Hunter Outlanders trailer ran between the Street Fighter and Monster Hunter segments.

When do the Resident Evil remakes come to Nintendo Switch 2?

Digital versions of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition release simultaneously on October 16, 2026, with pre-orders open and an early adopter discount available until October 15. Physical versions follow on January 29, 2027. Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Resident Evil Village are also coming to the console.

Is Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance playable at TGS 2026?

Yes. Demo stations run on PlayStation 5 Pro at both the Capcom and PlayStation booths. The demo includes a hunt for Araketa, a new bird wyvern, in the new locale called the Skybound Eyrie, plus a quest against the returning elder dragon Teostra that Capcom describes as best suited to seasoned hunters. Both solo and multiplayer are available. Ascendance itself releases in 2027.

When is Mega Man: Dual Override out?

No date was given during the Spotlight. Capcom's official site for the game says it is coming in 2027 to celebrate the series' 40th anniversary. The show focused on gameplay instead: Proto Man returns as a second playable hero, each stage is split into three areas, there are over 50 Custom Chips, and the new Override system powers a character up for a limited time while changing their appearance.

When is Tokyo Game Show 2026?

September 17–21, 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. September 17–18 are business days; September 19–21 are open to the public. It is the first five-day Tokyo Game Show and marks the event's 30th anniversary, with 759 exhibitors across 3,946 booths.