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Mega Man: Dual Override Reveals Twinkle Girl, Proto Man and Override System at Gamescom ONL

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Capcom’s Gamescom 2026 debut for Mega Man: Dual Override showed the game existed — Opening Night Live on August 25 showed it in full swing. The new ONL gameplay trailer introduced the first brand-new Robot Master for the game, revealed the return of Proto Man, and explained the Override System that the game is named after.

Meet Twinkle Girl — and Proto Man’s New Look

The headline reveal is Twinkle Girl, designated DWN-089. Capcom describes her as “rather pleasant and whimsical” — though she is still very much hostile to Mega Man. The trailer also brings back Astro Man as a returning face, and closes with updated key art featuring Proto Man in a striking new design alongside Mega Man. In a nod to Mega Man’s history, Capcom showed a new suit for the Blue Bomber that the studio says could be the power gained from defeating Twinkle Girl, or a separate armour transformation in the vein of the Mega Man X series.

Mega Man and Proto Man face each other in a dramatic cinematic close-up — Mega Man: Dual Override Gamescom ONL trailer
Image courtesy of Capcom

The Override System Explained

The game’s name is now fully explained. Players collect Custom Chips through each stage, which modify Mega Man’s abilities and feed into the Override System — Capcom’s description is that it lets players “tap into overwhelming power.” The trailer showed several new movement options in action: a hover ability, a mechanic that lets Mega Man phase through certain enemies, and Rush the dog making a confirmed return as a companion. The classic run-and-shoot foundation is intact; the chips and Override System add a build-crafting layer on top of it.

The story frames things around a Robot Exhibition gone wrong in Dr. Light’s absence — robots are running rampant, and it is up to Mega Man and Proto Man to restore order. Capcom’s tagline: “Override your limits and uncover the truth behind the incident.”

Mega Man fires his Mega Buster at robot enemies in a castle dungeon stage — Mega Man: Dual Override gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Capcom
Mega Man: Dual Override — Reveal Trailer via Mega Man on YouTube

Platforms, Release Window, and a Pragmata Bonus

Mega Man: Dual Override is set to launch in 2027 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The expanded platform list — including PS4 and Xbox One — means the game is accessible to Singapore players who have not yet upgraded to current-gen hardware. No specific release date has been confirmed beyond the 2027 window.

On the side, Capcom also confirmed that a Mega Man-themed skin pack is coming to Pragmata — their upcoming sci-fi action title — later in 2026. The collab grew from an April Fools’ joke Capcom ran earlier this year connecting the two franchises.

We will cover pricing and a release date when Capcom announces them. For more from Game News, see our full Gamescom 2026 coverage this week.

Game News, Singapore Gaming Scene

Monster Hunter Outlanders: Garena Opens Singapore Pre-Registration

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Singapore Monster Hunter fans, the franchise’s first mobile open-world entry is officially heading to our region — and pre-registration is live right now, with a Southeast Asia-exclusive SR Adventurer waiting for everyone who signs up before launch.

Monster Hunter Outlanders lush forest landscape with flying wyvern
Image courtesy of Capcom / TiMi Studio Group

What Is Monster Hunter Outlanders?

Monster Hunter Outlanders is a free-to-play open-world hunting action RPG for Android and iOS, developed by TiMi Studio Group (the Tencent subsidiary behind Call of Duty: Mobile) under licence from Capcom. This is not a port or companion app — it is a standalone title set on the brand-new continent of Aesoland, built around the Monster Hunter DNA Singapore players know: large-scale monster hunts, real-time four-player co-op, weapon crafting, and ecosystems where creatures genuinely roam and interact with each other.

Two public closed betas have already run globally, with the second in April 2026 lifting the NDA so players could share footage for the first time. Reactions from beta testers praised the game’s visual fidelity and how faithfully the monster behaviours carry over from the mainline series.

Monster Hunter Outlanders | Official Announcement Trailer Reveal — via Monster Hunter Outlanders on YouTube

Familiar Hunts, New Mechanics

The biggest departure from the mainline games is the Adventurer system. Rather than building a custom hunter, players select from a roster of nine pre-designed characters, each with a fixed weapon and moveset. The current roster spans three roles:

  • Assault — Pyro (Great Sword), Luka, Ouyang Varen, Midori (Long Sword): hard-hitting damage dealers built for momentum.
  • Disruptor — Keres (Dual Blades), Raya, Pepper (Heavy Bowgun): agile fighters who break monster parts and interrupt attacks.
  • Support — Arkaya, Madelyn (Bow): team amplifiers whose Ultimates buff co-op partners and extend windows for the whole squad.

Alongside the classic Palico, Outlanders introduces two new Buddy companions exclusive to this title: Trillan, a bird-like creature, and Rutaco, a simian companion. Classic monsters — Rathalos, Anjanath, Kulu-Ya-Ku — share the open world with a new tier called Radiant Species: supercharged variants like Radiant Diablos and Radiant Anjanath that demand tighter team coordination.

Two monsters face off in a swamp biome in Monster Hunter Outlanders
Image courtesy of Capcom / TiMi Studio Group

Pre-Register Now — Raya Is the SEA Exclusive Reward

For Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, Garena is the official regional publisher. Pre-registration is now open at mho.garena.com, and signing up before launch nets two confirmed rewards:

  • Standard Contract ×20 — in-game currency to pull for gear and characters.
  • SR Adventurer Raya — a Disruptor-class character created specifically for the SEA launch. She is not available in other regions’ pre-registration packages.

No release date has been confirmed yet, but the pace of closed betas — two completed, NDA lifted on the second — suggests the SEA launch is getting close. Pre-registering now costs nothing and guarantees you pocket Raya from day one.

An adventurer and Palico companion overlook a dark misty landscape in Monster Hunter Outlanders (early development build)
Image courtesy of Capcom / TiMi Studio Group (early development build, not representative of final quality)

Gamescom ONL Will Show More — Tune In at 2am SGT on 26 August

Monster Hunter Outlanders is officially confirmed to appear at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, Geoff Keighley’s annual pre-show showcase, on Tuesday 25 August — that is Wednesday 26 August at 2:00am SGT. The event streams live on YouTube and Twitch. Exactly what Capcom and TiMi will show is not confirmed, but an ONL slot typically means a new trailer or a fresh look at gameplay, and possibly a release window announcement.

Check back here after ONL for a full recap, or head to our Game News coverage for the latest on upcoming releases.

Desert biome environment in Monster Hunter Outlanders with the game logo
Image courtesy of Capcom / TiMi Studio Group

Game News, Shop and Merchandise

Mega Man x Hololive Gamers: Capcom’s hoROCKMAN Collab Hits Japan on 22 August

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Capcom has officially revealed hoROCKMAN, a full merchandise collaboration between the classic Mega Man (Rockman) series and Hololive Gamers — the subunit featuring Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, and Inugami Korone. Announced on 17 August 2026 across Japanese gaming media including Famitsu (Japanese) and 4Gamer (Japanese), the collab drops in Japan on 22 August 2026 — and there is no English-language coverage yet.

What Is hoROCKMAN?

The collaboration draws on Mega Man’s iconic pixel-art DNA. Each of the four Hololive Gamers members has been illustrated in a newly drawn costume, then reimagined alongside a mascot character designed to represent both the VTuber and her fanbase — all rendered in Rockman-style dot art. It is a natural fit: Inugami Korone in particular is famously known in the VTuber community for her retro gaming streams, and Nekomata Okayu has tackled Mega Man X titles on stream before.

hoROCKMAN Capcom arcade crane game prize lineup featuring all four Hololive Gamers members
Image courtesy of Capcom

Prize Items at Capcom Arcades and caputore Online

Starting 22 August, the following items go live as crane game prizes at Capcom’s amusement facilities and Caputore (Capcom’s online crane game service, accessible from outside Japan):

  • Trading can badges — 4 types (approx. 56mm, random)
  • Acrylic stand keychains — 4 types (approx. 120mm)
  • Window flat pouches — 4 types (approx. 130×165mm)
  • Acrylic boards — 4 types (210×300mm)
  • Square cushions — 4 types (approx. 430mm)
  • T-shirts — 5 types (XL)
  • Mousepads — 4 types, Ikebukuro Capcom and Caputore only

SG fans with a Caputore account can try for prize items directly through the online service. Japan-based proxy services are another route for the physical arcade prizes.

hoROCKMAN retail merchandise including acrylic keychains, diorama stands, sticker sets and rubber trays
Image courtesy of Capcom

Retail Merch — Acrylic Stands, Keychains and More

Alongside the prize items, Capcom is releasing a retail range through Capcom Store (8 locations) and CharaCap shops (12 locations) in Japan, priced in yen:

  • 3-chain acrylic keychains — ¥1,430 (approx. S$13)
  • Diorama acrylic stands — ¥2,860 (approx. S$26)
  • Sticker sets — ¥1,650 (approx. S$15)
  • Rubber trays — ¥1,980 (approx. S$18)

These are also available via the Capcom Store PARCO online shop, which ships to international addresses. The collaboration goods are additionally confirmed to arrive at Capcom Store Taipei in late November — so regional fans should watch for that window too.

hoROCKMAN X follower campaign and store special events poster
Image courtesy of Capcom

Campaigns and Bonuses

Capcom is running several limited campaigns alongside the launch:

  • Arcade novelty gift: spend ¥500 at a participating Capcom amusement venue and receive a random original clear file while stocks last.
  • Retail postcard: spend ¥3,000 or more at a Capcom Store or CharaCap location to receive a random postcard while stocks last.
  • X (Twitter) follow & repost (21 August – 23 September): follow @Capcom_amuse and repost the campaign tweet for a chance to win one of 20 exclusive decorated collaboration posters.
  • Hashtag campaign (#ホロックマン): post a photo from a Capcom store visit using the hashtag to receive a limited shopping bag while stocks last.

Plaza Capcom Ikebukuro and Capcom Store Ikebukuro will be specially decorated for the campaign period from 22 August to 23 September.

SG Fans: Your Import Options

There is no Singapore retail availability announced. The goods are currently Japan-only, with Capcom Store Taipei scheduled to receive stock in late November. For SG fans who want the merchandise at launch, the main routes are:

  • Caputore — Capcom’s online crane game service operates internationally, giving direct access to the prize items without a Japan proxy.
  • Capcom Store PARCO online shop — international shipping on retail items.
  • Japan proxy/forwarding services — for physical arcade prizes you want to win in person or purchase from crane game resellers.

Singapore’s used-goods and doujin import community is active in sourcing Japan Capcom crane prizes, so keep an eye on our game news and local import groups closer to the 22 August launch date.

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Battlefield 6 × Top Gun: Wake Island Returns on 18 August

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Top Gun: Maverick was one of the biggest cinema events in Singapore in recent memory, and now EA is bringing that same jet-powered adrenaline rush into Battlefield 6. Season 4 Phase 2 — dubbed the Top Gun Update — drops on 18 August 2026, adding the legendary Wake Island map, the franchise’s first two-seat jets since Battlefield 2, and voicelines recorded by the original Top Gun: Maverick cast. It is free for all BF6 owners and goes live on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC simultaneously.

Battlefield 6 x Top Gun: Carrier Strike Cinematic Trailer — via Battlefield on YouTube

Rooster, Bob and Warlock with Original Actor Voicelines

Three characters from Top Gun: Maverick enter Battlefield 6 as playable operators, reprised by the actors from the film:

  • Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw — voiced by Miles Teller
  • Lt. Robert “Bob” Floyd — voiced by Lewis Pullman
  • Adm. Solomon “Warlock” Bates — voiced by Charles Parnell

Teller and Pullman recorded new lines specifically for the Top Gun: Fighter Sweep Gauntlet mission, making this feel more like a genuine Hollywood crossover than a cosmetic reskin. “Jets. Adrenaline. The drive to be the best. Battlefield’s unmatched sense of scale is the perfect way to bring Top Gun’s iconic and cinematic aerial combat to life,” said Ryan McArthur, Executive Producer at BF Studios, as reported by CGMagazine.

Battlefield Season 4 Top Gun crossover announcement banner with two operators on aircraft carrier
Image courtesy of EA / BF Studios

Wake Island Is Back — With Two-Seat Jets

Wake Island — a fan-favourite map from Battlefield 1942 that has appeared in several entries since — makes its BF6 debut rebuilt around large-scale naval warfare across land, air, and sea. The atoll setting is designed to make every jet, boat, and tank relevant, with the aircraft carrier playing a central role in the new Carrier Strike mode.

Two-seat jets also return for the first time since Battlefield 2. The Top Gun Update adds:

  • F/A-81F Super Spectre (two-seat jet)
  • F-74A Seacat (two-seat jet)

These sit alongside the existing F-18 Super Hornet and F-14 Tomcat in the vehicle roster. Having a dedicated gunner slot changes the tactical dynamic significantly — expect squad pilots coordinating voice-chat runs over Wake Island from 18 August.

Battlefield 6 Top Gun Wake Island gameplay aerial view showing aircraft carrier and jets
Image courtesy of EA / BF Studios and Paramount Pictures

Top Gun: Carrier Strike and Fighter Sweep

Two brand-new modes arrive with the update:

  • Top Gun: Carrier Strike (Battlefield 6) — Teams battle across Wake Island to destroy the enemy aircraft carrier by capturing sectors and deploying vehicles. This is the flagship new mode and directly showcases the land-air-sea design philosophy of the map.
  • Top Gun: Fighter Sweep (Battlefield REDSEC) — A jets-only Gauntlet mission set on Tsuru Reef with original voiceovers from Miles Teller and Lewis Pullman. Pure dogfighting, no ground combat.

The Aircraft Carrier is also a new POI in Battlefield REDSEC, offering higher-value loot than standard drop zones and spawning with High Value Zone status.

Everything Else Dropping on 18 August

Beyond the crossover content, Phase 2 is dense:

  • New weapon: Interdictor sniper rifle
  • New features: Spectator Mode and Custom Lobbies go live simultaneously, a long-requested addition for community tournament organisers
  • Portal: The Advanced Editor Program gains baked lighting and terrain editing tools; Tsuru Reef joins as a Portal custom-experience map

Phase 3 — Tidal Strike on 15 September — follows with the Diver’s Knife melee weapon, the Deep Six collection event, new Phantom Program discoverable secrets, and the Proximity Chat feature for REDSEC.

Battlefield 6 Season 4 full roadmap showing Pacific Front, Top Gun, and Tidal Strike phases
Image courtesy of EA / BF Studios

The Top Gun Update is free for all Battlefield 6 owners; some Season 4 content requires gameplay or in-game purchase to unlock. Battlefield REDSEC remains free-to-play as a standalone. Check EA’s official Battlefield 6 page for full details on pricing and availability. For more game news, keep an eye on GameTrader.

Game News, Retro Gaming

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams Joins PS Plus Premium on 18 August — Catch Up Before Way of the Sword

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Capcom’s 2006 PS2 classic Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams is joining PS Plus Premium Classics on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 — confirmed ahead of Sony’s official Wednesday lineup reveal. The timing lands just 17 days before Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives on 4 September, giving PS Plus Premium subscribers a clean window to catch up on the series before the long-awaited revival drops.

What Is Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams?

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams — Soki in combat against Genma enemies
Image courtesy of Capcom

Released in March 2006 for the PlayStation 2, Dawn of Dreams is the fourth mainline Onimusha entry and the last one the series saw for nearly twenty years. Set during Japan’s Sengoku period, the story follows Soki — known as the Oni of Ash and the second son of Ieyasu Tokugawa — who assembles a band of warriors to stop the revived warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his Genma demon forces across seventeen stages.

Dawn of Dreams made several meaningful upgrades over its predecessors. It was the first Onimusha title to move from pre-rendered backdrops to fully 3D, free-roaming environments, and it expanded the roster to five playable characters, each with a distinct combat style:

  • Soki — massive two-handed sword strikes, raw power
  • Jubei — twin blades, fast and fluid
  • Ohatsu — firearms, grenades, and long-range projectiles
  • Roberto — European lance, reach and crowd control
  • Tenkai — staff combat with Buddhist warrior styling

Most notably, Dawn of Dreams introduced two-player co-operative play — a first for the franchise and the feature most often cited by returning fans who remember it fondly.

What the PS Plus Version Includes

Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams — characters facing off against Genma demons
Image courtesy of Capcom

PlayStation Plus Premium Classics titles typically run with up-rendering for higher output resolution, rewind, quick save, and customisable video filters. Dawn of Dreams will be playable on both PS4 and PS5 through a PS Plus Premium (highest tier) subscription from 18 August.

Not on Premium? The game will also be available as a standalone purchase at US$20 — a reasonable price for a full Sengoku action-RPG with a co-op mode that still holds up.

Sony’s complete August Extra and Premium catalogue announcement is expected on Wednesday, 12 August, with the games going live on Tuesday, 18 August. Dawn of Dreams is already confirmed ahead of that official reveal.

The Series Context

Dawn of Dreams sits at the end of the original Onimusha run. The franchise went quiet after 2006 and did not receive a mainline entry until this year’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword, which picks up a new story set in a different era of Japanese history. Playing Dawn of Dreams is not required to understand the new game — the narrative continuity is loose — but it gives you a feel for what the series was before the hiatus and why its fans are excited about the revival.

The seventeen-stage campaign should take ten to fifteen hours for a first playthrough, making the two-week gap between 18 August and 4 September a realistic catch-up window. Add a second character playthrough with a friend over co-op and you have a reasonably full experience before Way of the Sword lands.

For more PlayStation and Capcom news, see our game news section.

Game Industry News, Game News

Capcom Platinum Titles Update: Wilds 11.8M, Requiem 8M, PRAGMATA Debuts

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Monster Hunter Wilds has crossed 11.8 million units sold, Resident Evil Requiem hit 8 million in its first reported quarter, and Capcom’s brand-new IP PRAGMATA debuted at 2.5 million on the publisher’s platinum titles list — all according to sales data from Capcom’s Q1 FY3/2027 financial results, covering the three months ended 30 June 2026.

Those results also showed net sales of 70.4 billion yen (up 54.7% year on year) and operating profit of 41.1 billion yen (up 66.9% YoY) — the best Q1 in Capcom’s history. The company credited “all-new IP PRAGMATA” and continued strength in catalogue titles as the twin engines of that growth.

PRAGMATA: New IP, Instant Platinum Debut

PRAGMATA gameplay — Hugh and Diana explore a lunar facility
Image courtesy of Capcom

Released on 17 April 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and 24 April on Nintendo Switch 2, PRAGMATA is Capcom’s first major all-original IP in years — a sci-fi action-adventure following spacesuit-clad protagonist Hugh and android companion Diana through a moon base overtaken by rogue AI. The game sold 1 million units in its first 48 hours, 2 million within 16 days, and cleared 2.5 million by end of June, earning it immediate entry on the platinum list.

Critics gave it strong marks: an 87% average on OpenCritic, with the Switch 2 version scoring 93% from early reviewers. On Steam, 97% of nearly 15,000 user reviews are positive. Singapore players on PS5, PC and Switch 2 can still pick it up at major game retailers and electronics chains locally, or digitally via PlayStation Store, Steam and Nintendo eShop.

PRAGMATA | Launch Trailer — via Official Capcom Europe on YouTube
PRAGMATA — combat and exploration on the lunar surface
Image courtesy of Capcom

Resident Evil Requiem: 8 Million in One Quarter

Resident Evil Requiem — Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy face the outbreak
Image courtesy of Capcom

Resident Evil Requiem launched in February 2026 and has already clocked 8 million units through to the end of June — the strongest opening quarter of any mainline entry in the series’ 30-year history. On Steam, the game peaked at 344,000 concurrent players at launch (the highest concurrent count ever for any Resident Evil title) and holds an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating from nearly 48,000 reviews. The game stars FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft alongside series veteran Leon S. Kennedy and is available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Switch 2. For Singapore survival-horror fans who have not yet played it, the digital and physical versions are widely available locally.

Monster Hunter: World Still the King, Wilds Closing In

Monster Hunter Wilds — hunters face a massive creature in a ruined landscape
Image courtesy of Capcom

Monster Hunter: World remains Capcom’s all-time bestseller at 22.4 million units (30.4 million combined with Iceborne expansion). Monster Hunter Wilds — the February 2025 follow-up that stormed onto every platform including Switch 2 — added 400,000 units this quarter for a lifetime total of 11.8 million, steady momentum even 18 months post-launch. Monster Hunter Rise sits at 19.3 million, with the Sunbreak expansion at 11.9 million. Singapore has historically been a strong Monster Hunter market, with local hunts and community sessions common at gaming cafes and college campuses.

The Remake Surge: RE4 +2.4M in One Quarter

The Resident Evil remakes posted their biggest single-quarter growth in years. Resident Evil 4 Remake surged by 2.4 million to reach 16.0 million lifetime — the sharpest jump among all platinum titles this period, boosted partly by a steep platform sale that temporarily dropped the price to around US$10 and brought in a fresh wave of buyers. Singapore fans who have been holding off on the RE4 Remake might want to watch their preferred storefront for the next discount window.

Resident Evil 2 Remake climbed 1.4 million to 19.7 million, while Resident Evil 3 Remake gained 1.2 million to hit 14.5 million. Devil May Cry 5 added 1.1 million for a lifetime total of 12.3 million, and Street Fighter 6 grew by 500,000 to 7.2 million. Capcom’s full updated platinum titles list is on the company’s official investor-relations page.

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Mega Man X Joins DMC: Peak of Combat in Live Collab Event

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Two of Capcom’s most beloved action franchises have collided on mobile — Mega Man X has arrived in Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat as a playable Hunter, kicking off the Mega Man X DiVE collaboration with Version 2.19, now live globally on iOS and Android including Singapore.

The Blue Bomber Joins the Hunt

X enters the DMC universe with a moveset that should feel immediately familiar to fans of the classic series. In combat, he brings his iconic Blaster, a Dash, Double Jump, and the Nova Strike area attack — the last of which is tied to his Ultimate Armor skin, which also enables a chargeable X Buster. His featured weapon is the new Sniper Buster, acquirable through a dedicated Weapon Prayer and upgradeable to its own “Ultimate Blast” skin through progression.

Three alternate appearances are available for X at launch:

  • Classic Blue — his default look
  • “Tribute to the Fallen” — unlocked through Hunter progression
  • “SE DIVE VER.” — a nod to the Mega Man X DiVE game, obtainable through the limited-time event
Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat × Mega Man collab is official! — via Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat on YouTube

DiVE Deep: Relive the Classic Sigma Showdown

Mega Man X as a playable Hunter in Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat
Image courtesy of Capcom / NebulaJoy

The centrepiece of the collab is the “DiVE Deep” limited-time event, which spans three original story chapters and pits players against the towering digital villain Sigma. It is one of the more thematically coherent crossover events the game has run — the idea of diving into a corrupted digital world maps naturally onto X’s lore from the Mega Man X DiVE series.

Beyond the story mode, Version 2.19 adds a new Boss Hunt encounter and five collectable X-series Runes to track down during the event window. There is no confirmed end date published at time of writing; check the in-game event tab for the latest schedule.

Available Now for Singapore Players

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat launched across Southeast Asia in 2024 via a dedicated Asia build on Google Play and the iOS App Store. The Mega Man X DiVE collab is a global update with no region lock — Singapore players can head straight in and start the DiVE Deep event now.

The game is free to play, with the Sniper Buster weapon available through its own Weapon Prayer banner and X’s Hunter slot accessible through standard pull mechanics. If you have been sitting on currency reserves, this collab is one of the better excuses to spend them — Mega Man X is a genuinely iconic addition to the DMC roster.

Keep an eye on our game news coverage for more updates from the mobile gaming space.

Game News

Onimusha: Way of the Sword — “Severing Fates” Trailer Out, Demo Live Now

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With Onimusha: Way of the Sword now just four weeks away, Capcom has released a new story trailer — Severing Fates — and opened a free playable demo. If you have been watching this one from the sidelines, now is the time to try it for yourself.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Severing Fates Trailer, via Capcom USA on YouTube

What “Severing Fates” Reveals

The new trailer centres on Yasui Konpiragu Shrine in Kyoto — a real landmark historically associated with the idea of en-kiri, the severing of bad relationships and ill fate. In the game, protagonist Musashi arrives to find a twisted supernatural presence feeding on innocent wishmakers, turning the shrine’s folklore into something far more sinister. The tone is unmistakably Onimusha: Edo-period dread, grotesque enemies, and lethal swordplay against a backdrop of crumbling woodwork and lantern light.

Onimusha Way of the Sword protagonist holding a demon claw in a misty forest
Image courtesy of Capcom

Demo Live Right Now — PC, PS5 and Xbox

The free demo is available right now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A Nintendo Switch 2 demo has not been announced yet, though the full game launches on Switch 2 alongside the other platforms on 4 September 2026 — a date Capcom moved three weeks earlier than originally planned.

The demo should give a strong feel for the Soulslike-adjacent swordplay that sits at the heart of the game — deliberate, parry-heavy combat with a strong emphasis on reading enemy attack patterns. Gematsu reported the demo went live alongside the trailer drop today.

Onimusha Way of the Sword combat scene with character and monster under torchlight
Image courtesy of Capcom

How Real Kyoto Shaped the Game

An in-depth report published today on AUTOMATON (Japanese) offers a fascinating look at how seriously Capcom took its Kyoto setting. The development team made on-site visits to four locations — Kiyomizu-dera, Rokudo Chinno-ji, Yasui Konpira-gu, and Kennin-ji — and the attention to detail borders on obsessive.

The Kiyomizu-dera stage, for instance, was built to match the exact number of floor boards of the real structure. One deliberate departure: the actual stage has a slight incline, which the team flattened slightly for smoother combat. More strikingly, because the stage involves violent fight sequences, Capcom coordinated with the temple authorities to have the sacred main statue’s doors closed in-game — the statue, visible to real-life visitors, does not appear during the battle. Capcom worked directly with the temple on this.

Read the full report at AUTOMATON (Japanese) — it is a rare window into how much research goes into recreating sacred spaces for entertainment.

Onimusha Way of the Sword character deflecting attacks in an autumn garden shrine setting
Image courtesy of Capcom

Release at a Glance

  • Release date: 4 September 2026
  • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Steam / Epic / Microsoft Store)
  • Demo: Live now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC — Switch 2 demo TBA
  • Developer / Publisher: Capcom

For Singapore and SEA players, the game will be available digitally on day one across all platforms at local digital storefronts. Physical availability is to be confirmed — check with major game retailers and electronics chains closer to launch.

For more upcoming Switch 2 and action game news, see our Game News roundups.

Game News

Mega Man: Dual Override Gets Its Gamescom 2026 Debut — First Playable Demo Incoming

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Capcom is bringing Mega Man: Dual Override to Gamescom 2026 — and for the first time ever, fans will be able to get their hands on it. The showfloor demo marks the public debut of one of this year’s most anticipated action-platformers, and with Gamescom running from 20 to 24 August in Cologne, Germany, the wait isn’t long.

If the reveal trailer is anything to go by, this is going to be a proper Mega Man experience — classic 2D side-scrolling action with a fresh coat of paint and what looks like a more ambitious scope than the series has seen in years.

The “Dual Override” name has had fans speculating since the announcement, and Capcom has kept the full details close to its chest. From the reveal trailer and early screenshots, the game carries the series’ signature feel: fast movement, precise platforming, and the kind of robot boss fights that made the franchise iconic.

Nintendo Gamescom 2026 Switch 2 lineup
Nintendo’s confirmed Switch 2 line-up for Gamescom 2026.

Mega Man: Dual Override isn’t the only reason to keep an eye on Gamescom this year. Nintendo’s Switch 2 line-up for the event is stacked, with confirmed titles including Splatoon Raiders, Switch Sports Resort, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Minecraft Dungeons 2, 007: First Light, EA FC 27, and the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Gamescom showcases in years.

Mega Man: Dual Override gameplay screenshot
Tight 2D platforming with explosive stage design — the Mega Man formula, turned up a notch.

The gameplay screenshot shows exactly what fans want from a Mega Man title: layered 2D stage design, explosive visual effects, and the kind of enemy density that’ll have your reflexes working overtime. This looks like a Mega Man game that means serious business.

For Singapore fans, you won’t be flying to Cologne to try the demo — but Capcom is expected to bring more news out of Gamescom, possibly including a release window or a follow-up trailer. We’ll be tracking everything as it drops.

Stay tuned to GameTrader.SG for all the latest Gamescom 2026 updates.