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News Capcom Has Officially Raised Its Prices With The Arrival Of Dragon's Dogma 2
Pre-orders are now live on Xbox Series X|S
The team at Capcom delivered an official launch date and some more juicy details on Dragon's Dogma 2 yesterday, but one unfortunate bit of news has surfaced since. After considering the bump just a few months ago, the Japanese company has decided to raise its game prices - starting with Dragon's Dogma 2...
News Exoprimal's Major Monster Hunter Crossover Hits Xbox Game Pass In January
A new monster emerges
Capcom has released more details on Exoprimal's big Monster Hunter Crossover, ahead of the event kicking off on January 18th, 2024. The collaboration will bring a new MH-themed mission, a collection of Monster Hunter skins and more to the Game Pass title early next year. You can catch a glimpse of the action in the trailer up...
News Capcom Has A Major Unannounced Game Releasing Before The End Of March 2024
Take a guess
Capcom might be getting towards the tail end of its current fiscal year, but according to a Q&A on the company's Japanese website, it's still got a "major" unannounced title arriving before the end of March 2024. There are no specific details about what exactly this game is and the only hint Capcom provides is that it will...
News Xbox Game Pass Release Exoprimal Gave Capcom A 'Large' Digital Revenue Boost
Microsoft's service helped the game reach even more players
One of the surprises from Capcom this year was the multiplayer dinosaur shooter Exoprimal, which made its debut on Xbox Game Pass earlier this year in July. In Capcom's latest financial results, it's now revealed it got a significant increase in "digital license revenue" due to the...
News It Sounds Like Capcom Is Considering Raising Its Game Prices
"I think the option of raising unit prices is a healthy form of business"
Game prices have been on the rise at most publishers this generation, and it sounds like another game maker is considering raising the cost of its titles too. According to a new report from Japanese outlet Nikkei (via VGC), Capcom pre
News Capcom Would 'Gracefully Decline' Any Acquisition Attempt From Xbox
"It would be better if we were equal partners"
There's always speculation about who Microsoft might be interested in acquiring, and Capcom is an obvious target! The company has been going from strength-to-strength lately with the likes of Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 Remake. However, as you might expect, Capcom has no interest in being...
News Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways Launch Trailer Showcases Remade DLC In All Its Glory
Heading to Xbox in just a few short days!
Last week we caught wind of the surprise news that Resident Evil 4 DLC was on the way, and ahead of its upcoming release, Capcom has dropped the 'Separate Ways' DLC launch trailer showcasing some in-game zombie-slaying action. For those of you who are familiar with the original Resident Evil 4, this was a...
News Exoprimal's First Free Content Update Now Live On Xbox Game Pass
Featuring 10 new Exosuit variants and over 30 Modules
About a month ago we brought news of Capcom's initial roadmap for Exoprimal - with multiple title updates and crossovers planned in the coming months. Now, the first title update is here, and it brings a nice chunk of free content for Xbox Game Pass players. Capcom's free title
News Street Fighter 6 Is Hosting A Pizza-Packed Crossover With TMNT This Week On Xbox
Smells like pepperoni
Capcom's mega-popular fighting game Street Fighter 6 has announced that it's getting a brand-new pizza-flavoured crossover this week. That's right, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are officially joining the fray on August 8 - complete with TMNT gear and emotes, new Titles, TMNT stamps, in-game device wallpapers and more. The...
News Capcom Giving Out Exoprimal Freebie To Celebrate 1 Million Players
Following a successful launch on Xbox Game Pass
Earlier in July, Capcom launched its multiplayer dinosaur shooter Exoprimal on Xbox Game Pass and multiple other platforms. If you've been wondering how it's been going since the last update, Capcom has today announced over one million players around the globe, and across all platforms and services,...
News Exoprimal Is Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (July 14)
Take on hordes of Dinos is this Capcom shooter
The time has finally come! Arguably July's biggest Xbox Game Pass addition has arrived in the form of Exoprimal - a brand-new chaotic co-op shooter from veteran developer Capcom. We'll drop all the details on this new Game Pass title down below, including our very own video introducing players to the...
Guide Exoprimal Release Date, Launch Times And Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass
Here's everything you need to know
Capcom's Exoprimal is the next big Xbox Game Pass launch, and its full rollout is right around the corner. This is a service-focused title so it's well worth knowing exactly when things go live on Xbox, and therefore we've decided to break down everything you need to know ahead of this week's launch. Let's go!...
Taking the fight to the streets
Exoprimal hits Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S this week, and ahead of its Game Pass launch, the team at Capcom has gone into more detail on what players can expect after the game's arrival - we're going to see plenty of crossovers, folks. As you can see in the game's roadmap up above, Capcom has three seasons of...
News Capcom Coy On Future Resident Evil Remakes, But Discussions Are Underway
The team is "carrying out discussions regarding the future expansion of this series"
The Resident Evil resurgence is well and truly on after multiple successful remakes — with RE: Village wedged in between — and it seems that internal talk over what's next is already ongoing. In a recent shareholder Q&A involving developer Capcom, the team...
News Capcom Hands Out Street Fighter 6 Freebie As Game Hits Sales Milestone
"Thank you for all your continued support!"
Street Fighter 6 has put the long-running fighting series back on the map in a big way, and Capcom's well-earned positive word-of-mouth seems to be translating to strong sales performance. Just over a month since launch, the team has announced that SF6 has passed two million units sold worldwide. To...
Talking Point Are You Excited For Capcom's Big Xbox Game Pass Launch This Month?
Exosuits at the ready
We recently rounded up all of July's confirmed Xbox Game Pass titles so far, and while the list is currently quite short (we're still waiting on more reveals!), one major release is already starting to stand out. Capcom's Exoprimal is landing day one on the service in the middle of the month - July 14th to be exact. While the...
News Xbox Game Pass Title 'Exoprimal' Is Hosting Its Second Free Beta This Weekend
Another chance to join the fun!
If you find yourself kicking your heels this weekend, then you may as well jump into the totally free Exoprimal beta, which Capcom is hosting ahead of the game's full launch on Xbox Game Pass in July. The dates for this free open beta are as follows : June 16, 2023, 12:00 AM (UTC) – June 18, 2023, 11:59 PM...
News Capcom's Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Now Has A Free Demo On Xbox
The classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure
Today's Capcom Showcase brought us the news that Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective was being treated to a free demo on Xbox consoles ahead of its release later this month, and it's actually playable as of right now! You'll find the demo on the Xbox Store, which allows you to play up to chapter 2 of the...
News Capcom Is Asking Resident Evil Fans What Remake They Want Next
Resident Evil 5? Code Veronica? Capcom wants to know!
Hot on the heels of the fantastic Resident Evil 4 Remake, it's looking like developer Capcom is already thinking about what comes next in its growing line of modern Resident Evil reimaginings. A new Capcom survey has just gone out, and it's aiming to gauge the opinion of Resident Evil fanatics...
News Exoprimal Looks Like Dino-Filled Chaos In New Extended Preview, Hits Game Pass In July
Capcom delivers deep dive
Capcom's new dino IP Exoprimal is making its debut on Xbox Game Pass next month, and we've been treated to another lengthy look at the game thanks to Capcom Asia. This time out, the team takes a deeper dive at the inner workings of the title, including its overall gameplay loop, the way character creation works and how...
Roundup Street Fighter 6 Is Getting Absolutely Incredible Reviews So Far
We're looking at a 90+ average score!
Street Fighter 6 arrives on Xbox Series X and S in just a few short days, and early reviews for Capcom's latest fighter are starting to hit the web - including our own write-up here at Pure Xbox. And, well, it's safe to say the newest Street Fighter is really impressing the critics so far. Our very own review...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Gameplay Finally Showcased Almost A Year After First Teaser
Coming to Xbox Series X|S consoles
Capcom has delivered some proper Dragon's Dogma 2 gameplay at the PlayStation Showcase 2023, almost a full year after it was first revealed last summer. That reveal was a decade on from the original release too, so Capcom certainly knows how to make us wait with Dragon's Dogma! A
News Street Fighter 6 Open Beta Punches Onto Xbox Series X|S Next Week
Including plenty of content
Capcom has announced an open beta for Street Fighter 6; its upcoming multiplatform fighter that heads to Xbox Series X and S next month. The beta goes ahead roughly two weeks ahead of launch, with everything kicking off on Xbox on Friday, May 19th, and pre-loads starting Tuesday, May 16th. The beta lasts through the...
News Street Fighter 6 Demo Now Live On Xbox Series X And S
The short wait is over
Street Fighter 6 is only just over a month away from its full launch, and Capcom has decided to give fans a taste of the action via a free demo. This demo came to PlayStation platforms a week ago, but now that the short exclusivity window is up, it's also now available for Xbox players. Hurrah! The demo contains an early...
News Resident Evil 4 Update 1.05 Brings Improvements To Graphics & Gameplay On Xbox
Here are the full patch notes
Earlier this month, a substantial Resident Evil 4 update improved the game's 'dead zone' control issues on Xbox, following launch day complaints about the aiming feeling sluggish. However, users reported that the visuals seemed to get a slight downgrade as a result of patch 1.04, so Capcom has been hard at work...
News Street Fighter 6 Free Demo Coming To Xbox Next Week
Patience, Xbox fans
During yesterday's Street Fighter 6 showcase, the team at Capcom announced a free demo for its upcoming multiplatform fighter. Sadly, some of those platforms have gotten release preference for this beta (the PlayStation version is out now), but the demo is coming to Xbox very soon. Xbox and PC players can jump into the Street...
News Capcom Thanks Original Creator For Playing Through Resident Evil 4 Remake
"I enjoyed it very much"
At this point many of us have at least started Resident Evil 4 Remake (life gets in the way, okay!), and it's already become one of the biggest games of 2023. However, did you expect to see the creator of the 2005 original blast their way through the remake almost 20 years later? Legendary game designer and Resident Evil...
News Capcom Has Added Microtransactions To Resident Evil 4 After Release
A whole new meaning to 'whaddya buyin?'
A bunch of different microtransactions have now been added to the Resident Evil 4 Remake, a couple of weeks after the game's main launch. The surprise additions dropped alongside the return of Mercenaries mode - a feature that was obviously advertised a lot more than any sort of microtransaction arrival. The...
News Resident Evil 4 'The Mercenaries' DLC Now Available On Xbox Series X|S
Ready up
Update (Fri 7th Apr, 2023 06:15 BST): This is your reminder that the free Mercenaries DLC update for Resident Evil 4 is now available on the Xbox Store. Resident Evil 4 - The Mercenaries (Xbox Store) - FREE "Race against the clock and battle your way to the top of the leaderboards! First featured in the original Resident Evil 4, The...
Video Digital Foundry Takes Initial Look At Resident Evil 4 Remake On Xbox
Here are their initial findings
Resident Evil 4 Remake is now out in the wild, as you've probably seen from our chunky guide campaign that we've created to help you every step of the way through Capcom's RE4 reimagining. But, if you just want to see an early peek at how the game is holding up from a technical perspective, the folks over at
Video Take A Look At A Full Match Of 'Exoprimal' Before Its Xbox Game Pass Launch
Heading to the service in July 2023
Exoprimal was added to Xbox's 2023 Game Pass lineup last week, when Capcom delivered the news during its 'Spotlight' livestream. The Dino shooter's open beta launches this coming weekend as well, and we're now starting to see some more extended gameplay of the upcoming title. Courtesy of
PSA Resident Evil 4's Free Demo Contains Hidden 'Mad Chainsaw Mode'
Do you have what it takes?
Ahead of the game's March 24th launch, Capcom released a free demo late last week to serve up a taste of what's to come from Resident Evil 4's remake. It's safe to say we've enjoyed our couple of playthroughs of the short preview, and fans have discovered that it includes a hidden difficulty mode. Yep, Resident Evil 4's...
Hands On Resident Evil 4's 'Chainsaw Demo' Has Us Wanting More
Is it March 24 yet?
Late last night, the folks over at Capcom unleashed their pre-release Resident Evil 4 Remake demo, and we did what all wise folk would - downloaded it straight away and played it in the wee hours of the morning. Thankfully (for our sleep schedule anyway), this demo slice of Resi 4 is short, with our playtime clocking in at just...
News Capcom Dino Shooter 'Exoprimal' Launches On Xbox Game Pass This July
Definitely not a crisis
As part of today's Capcom Spotlight livestream, the Japanese developer has revealed a brand-new release date for Exoprimal. The team's multiplayer Dino shooter arrives on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on July 14th, and guess what - it'll be on Xbox Game Pass day one! Although Exoprimal inv
Live Watch The 'Capcom Spotlight' March 2023 Event Here
Featuring Resident Evil 4, Exoprimal and more!
Welcome! Capcom is hosting a special March 2023 edition of the "Capcom Spotlight" today, which is set to include a variety of information on the likes of Resident Evil 4's remake, Exoprimal and much more! "Capcom Spotlight is a global digital livestream event where we share new information about our...
News Resident Evil 4 Is Now Available To Preload On Xbox, And You Can Install Before You Buy
Via the Xbox app!
Resident Evil 4 Remake is fast approaching as Capcom puts the finishing touches on its latest Resident Evil overhaul following the recent RE2 and RE3 remakes. Although we may see some updates between now and the game's March 24th launch, the game is l
News Capcom Showcase To Feature Resident Evil 4, Exoprimal & More Later This Month
Mark your calendars!
Capcom has announced a brand-new live event for later this month, starring some of the biggest titles from the team's upcoming lineup. The 'Capcom Spotlight' takes place Thursday, March 9th, featuring Resident Evil 4 Remake, Exoprimal, the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise 'Sunbreak' expansion and more. Expect roughly 25 minutes of...
News Resident Evil 4 Continues To Look Phenomenal, Free Gameplay Demo 'Coming Soon'
We neeeeeed it
Right, we're not going overboard in saying we've got a potential GOTY candidate coming next month are we?! Seriously, Resident Evil 4 Remake continues to look that good, and there's even more good news - you'll be able to play the game early, "soon". During yesterday's State of Play trailer, Capcom not only showcased some late game...
News Street Fighter 6 Is Officially Landing On Xbox Series X And S This June
Get a look at Zangief, Lily and Cammy in the latest trailer
Capcom showed up to PlayStation's State of Play event in a big way last night, including announcing a free demo for the upcoming Resident Evil 4 Remake. Well, the team also delivered a brand new Street Fighter 6 trailer, confirming the game's June release date. Street Fighter 6 hits Xbox...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Preview Details New Mechanics & Sidequest Content
Overmauled
We can officially say it - Resident Evil 4 Remake arrives on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S next month! Naturally, then, we're going to start to hear more about the game as its launch date draws ever closer, and a new Game Informer feature details a fair amount of fresh info on Capcom's upcoming adventure. The GI preview is restricted...
Review Monster Hunter Rise - The Next-Gen Version Is The Definitive Edition
Late to the party
It’s common to associate the Capcom brand with IP like Mega Man, Resident Evil and Street Fighter, but the series that’s arguably paving the way for the Japanese video game giant moving forward is Monster Hunter. It has shot to fame in less than 20 years and is now the second highest-selling Capcom franchise - with the 2018...
News Capcom Confirms Visual Specs For All Xbox Versions Of Monster Hunter Rise
Coming to Game Pass next week!
Monster Hunter Rise hits Xbox Game Pass in just a week's time, and ahead of launch the team at Capcom has revealed some more information about how the game will run across all Xbox console versions. The game's resolution specs are pretty much to be expected, although as we've seen before, the
News Capcom Is Expanding Resident Evil 4 Remake, Including Its 'Island' Section
Land mass
Last week, Capcom confirmed that Resident Evil 4 Remake is in its final development stages, further cementing the game's March 24th 2023 release date. Even though we're just a few months out from launch, the team has done significant work remaking this RE classic, even expanding certain areas. In the latest issue of EDGE magazine (
News Capcom 'Working Hard' On The 'Final Spurt' Of Resident Evil 4 Development
This remake looks epic!
It may well be another modern remake, but Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil 4 overhaul is quickly becoming one of our most anticipated releases of 2023. October's extended gameplay reveal has more than whetted our appetites for this one, and it sounds like we may get to see more on the game real soon. In a developer spotlight...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Think Of Resident Evil Village: Shadows Of Rose
The new DLC is out now
The Resident Evil Village Gold Edition (aka, Winters' Expansion) is now out in the wild, which means impressions have begun circulating about the game's brand-new DLC: Shadows of Rose. The overall reception to the add-on seems to be mixed, but folks have certainly had plenty to say about it so far... Here's a quick roundup of...
Hands On Resident Evil Village 3rd Person Mode Is Great, With A Slight Catch
Confined spaces
So, ahead of the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition launch on October 28th, we decided to give Capcom's new demo a whirl on Xbox to see how the game holds up from a fresh perspective. One of the big features of the upcoming Gold Edition is the ability to play the whole game in third person mode, and based on the demo's short but...
News Capcom Reveals Kimberly And Juri For Street Fighter 6
Sending EVO's finals out with a bang
To conclude the Street Fighter V finals at EVO 2022, Capcom officially revealed a new character for the next entry Street Fighter 6 and also a returning character. First up we've got Kimberly, and following this was the return of Juri, who made her debut in Street Fighter IV. Street Fighter 6 is scheduled to...
News Resident Evil Village Gold Edition Introduces Playable Villains
Play as Lady D in 'Mercenaries'
Resident Evil Village is getting a 'Gold Edition' later this year on October 28th, about a year and a half after the game's initial launch. Third-person mode for the game's campaign is one of the big new additions, but a new Mercenaries mode trailer gives us a sneak peek at another fresh feature. Mercenaries, the...
News Capcom Shows Off Resident Evil 4 Remake Gameplay
The village awaits
As part of today's Capcom showcase, the development team heading up Resident Evil 4's shiny new remake provided us with a first proper look at gameplay. Alright, it wasn't much, but we'll take anything we can ahead of launch next year! In line with Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, this remake pushes some gorgeous visuals...
Video Here's Your First Look At Guile In Street Fighter 6, Out On Xbox In 2023
"America's hero is back"
In a new gameplay trailer earlier before Capcom revealed the classic character (and American hero) Guile would be returning in Street Fighter 6. Yes, after going home to become a family man, Guile is apparently back with a new mission. Guile's move set in Street Fighter 6 will combine his signature moves with some fresh...
