On July 27, 2025, Capcom launched a countdown page teasing a reveal for February 21, here are our best predictions for what could be revealed.
I’ve narrowed down below five different game projects that could be announced by Capcom once the countdown ends. Taking into account Capcom’s current situation, rumors, leaks, and the date when the countdown ends, February 21. However, there are also games that Capcom couldn’t possibly announce as well. So let’s start by ruling out these nearly impossible scenarios.
Don’t expect Capcom to bring backDarkstalkersorRival Schools
Capcom is known for fighting games outside ofStreet Fighter, such asPower Stone,Rival Schools, orDarkstalkers. However, it’s pretty much impossible for Capcom in 2022 to announce a fighting game unlinked to theStreet Fighterbrand.
With the rise of mobile games these past ten years in Asia and the pandemic killing off most arcades (which were already agonizing), fewer and fewer people in Japan have been playing fighting games. The sole fighting game Capcom has with a worldwide aura big enough that warrants a new release isStreet Fighter.
As a side note, don’t expect a newMarvel Vs Capcomeither as thelatest game was a failure all around.The producer who handled crossovers,Ryota Niitsuma, also left Capcom in 2020.As for fans waiting for aMarvel Vs Capcom 2port, this is more likely to be announced at an event like E3 or TGS than after a countdown.
5 predictions for Capcom’s countdown ending on February 21
1/Dragon’s Dogma 2, which is reportedly in development
Dragon’s Dogma 2is one of the most likely announcements Capcom can make. Firstly, a report fromIGNin 2020 confirmed the sequel is in development. Secondly, the game was listed for a 2022 fiscal year release in Capcom’sleaked data.
Dragon’s Dogmawas one of the rare new IPs Capcom launched these past ten years,and it sold over a million copies.A sequel would be a logical choice.
2/ A Dino Crisis reboot to action TPS
TheResident Evilseries right now went back to its horror roots, and with a new twist since7, introducing first-person view gameplay. Rebooting theDino Crisisseries, which was initially using the same gameplay as earlyResident Evilgames, into a third-person view action game, could fill in the void left byResident Evil 4 to 6.
A new action TPS game like this would be a great way for Capcom to appeal to an even bigger and mainstream audience, such as those who might believe games likeMonster Hunterare too hardcore and time-consuming.
3/ Devil May Cry VI could bring in a new formula
This is yet another game Capcom could announce, but with a new twist when compared toDevil May Cry V.
One of the key developers of the combat inDevil May Cry VandDragon’s Dogmawas Ryota Suzuki, who left Capcom for Square Enix and isnow working onFinal Fantasy XVI.it’s undeniable the nextDevil May Crywill be very different fromDMCV, and this might be the right time to reveal it.
4/ Resident Evil 4 Remake could finally be revealed
Resident Evil 4 Remakewas already leaked,and it’s a given Capcom is making it (or aCode Veronica Remake) seeing the major successes ofResident Evil 2 and 3’s remakes.Resident Evil 4, initially released on Nintendo Gamecube, revolutionized the series and video games in general with its over-the-shoulder third-person view.
It’ll be interesting to see if the remake manages to surpass the original.Resident Evil 4is a staple of speedrun events like GDQ, and its gameplay still feels so nice I honestly doubt the utility of a remake. Besides updating its graphics for those who can’t stand older games without 4K or 120 FPS.
5/ Street Fighter VI, the most logical choice
As I explained earlier,Street Fighter VIis the only choice Capcom has when it comes to releasing a new fighting game. This is the sole option on the table. Many fans also believeStreet Fighter VIshould have been announced and revealed since 2020 at the earliest but was delayed with the pandemic.
Additionally, the end of the countdown, February 21, coincides with the end of the current Street Fighter Capcom Pro Tour. Hence why many believeStreet Fighter VIis the big announcement teased by Capcom.
What are your thoughts on my predictions and what do you think Capcom has in store for February 21? Tell me in the comments below!The Capcom countdownwill end on February 20 10:00 PM PT / February 21 01:00 AM ET / 06:00 AM GMT.
