Capcom laid out its next wave of content across three major franchises during the Capcom Spotlight 2026 broadcast, with details relayed via PlayStation Blog on June 25, 2026. The presentation covered a new paid expansion chapter for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a firm October release date and pre-order window for the Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion, and a fresh look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the franchise's first new entry in two decades. Each announcement arrived with concrete release information rather than vague teases: the Monster Hunter Stories 3 DLC is live today, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen pre-orders opened alongside the broadcast, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword is confirmed for a September PS5 launch backed by a playable demo.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 adds a 200-year flashback
Capcom released "Additional Side Story: Rudy," a new paid DLC chapter for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, on June 25. The story reaches back 200 years to follow Navirou, ancestor of the game's cast, and eventually connects him with his descendant Rudy. Along the way players face down Nergigante, the Elder Dragon that first appeared in Monster Hunter: World, though this encounter functions strictly as a boss fight — unlike the game's other creatures, Nergigante cannot be recruited and raised as a Monstie. Alongside the paid chapter, Capcom shipped a free update introducing "Royal Monsters," a set of endgame challenges built around harder versions of the game's final bosses and powerful invasive monsters. The Rudy DLC can be bought on its own through the PlayStation Store or is included with the game's Deluxe and Premium Deluxe editions.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen dated for October, pre-orders open now
The Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen expansion is set to arrive October 9 on PS5. It introduces Norgan, a frigid northern area centered on a Fallen Dragon missing its heart and Eir, a mysterious woman tracking the beast. A new "Relic Expedition Cycle" has players fighting enemies, collecting relics, and appraising them to forge stronger weapons and armor, while 12 dungeons called "Lost Rites" hide rare gear once carried by past Arisen. The expansion also adds new hairstyle and tattoo customization options. Capcom is packaging Dark Arisen two ways: as a full bundle for players new to Dragon's Dogma 2, or as a standalone expansion for those who already own the base game. Pre-orders opened June 25 and will roll out to every region by early July; anyone who pre-orders receives a Norgan Fashion Set featuring Northern Attire, and bundle buyers get immediate access to the base game ahead of the expansion's release. Separately, a free update landing in late August will add extra save slots, expand weapon skill slots from four to six, and include general performance improvements.
Onimusha returns after 20 years with Way of the Sword
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is scheduled to launch in September on PS5, marking the series' first new installment in two decades. The game casts Miyamoto Musashi as its protagonist, revived and granted Oni powers along with an Oni Gauntlet, set against a dark-fantasy reimagining of Edo-period Kyoto. Capcom also revealed a new antagonist, Dohatsu-ten, a boss who wields a blood-drinking sword that grows more powerful as it absorbs Musashi's blood and the souls of the fallen. A free demo is already available on the PlayStation Store for players who want a preview before launch. Between a new Monster Hunter Stories 3 chapter live today, a dated Dragon's Dogma 2 expansion opening pre-orders, and Onimusha's long-awaited comeback, Capcom Spotlight 2026 gave PS5 owners a packed run of release windows rather than open-ended promises. All three titles now have concrete next steps for players to act on immediately.
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