Summary
Capcomhas revealed its full Gamescom 2024 lineup. The Japanese company’s plans for the upcoming event incorporate a handful of games, withMonster Hunter Wildsbeing the highlight ofCapcom’s show floor.
The2024 edition of Gamescomis scheduled to run from August 21 through 25 at its traditional Koelnmesse venue in Cologne, Germany. Approximately 1,150 exhibitors have so far been confirmed to be partaking in the upcoming convention. The event’s official website has listed Capcom as one of its exhibitors since at least spring 2024. However, no concrete details about the company’s Gamescom presence have been shared up until today, August 7.
Capcom Bringing Monster Hunter Wilds Demo to Gamescom 2024
Capcom has now officially outlined its Gamescom 2024 lineup, which will include five games. The star of the show will be themuch-anticipatedMonster Hunter Wilds, which will be showcased via its first-ever demo. Specifically, Capcom plans to bring over 60 playable demo stations to the event, covering more than 900 square meters (2,952ft²) in total.
Senior members of the game’s development team will also be present on the showroom floor, with that entourage comprisingMonster Hunterseries producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, director Yuya Tokuda, and executive director and art director Kaname Fujioka. Capcom promised that this trio of officials will share more insights about the game at the company’s Gamescom 2024 stage.Monster Hunter Wildsis currently targeting a 2025 release.
Capcom is also using the upcoming convention as an opportunity to showcaseStreet Fighter 6’s Terry Bogard. Gamescom 2024 attendees will have a chance to try out theFatal Furyprotagonist’sSF6rendition ahead of Terry Bogard’s fall 2024 debut, which is historically significant for marking theStreet Fighterseries' first-ever guest character.Ace Attorney Investigations Collectionwill also be featured in Capcom’s Gamescom 2024 hall in the form of a demo. The bundle comprisingAce Attorney Investigations: Miles EdgeworthandAA Investigations 2:Prosecutor’s Gambitis scheduled to hit the market on September 6.
Gamescom 2024 attendees will also have an opportunity to try out therecently releasedKunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddessat the event.Monster Hunter Nowwill round off Capcom’s event lineup, as the company intends to host its developer, Niantic, in its showroom hall. The game’s dedicated area will be part of the celebrations commemoratingMonster Hunter Now’s first anniversary, offering fans a chance to get a sneak peek at some of the new monsters, features, and other upcoming content. Capcom’s Gamescom 2024 booths will be located at stand A050 in hall 4.2 and stands A070 and C079 in hall 9.1.
