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Digital Foundry demonstrates a quirk for Pragmata on Switch 2: using GameChat with a smaller window boosts frame rate from around 47–53fps to about 60fps by reducing internal rendering resolution. This effect appears specific to Capcom’s RE Engine titles; other games (e.g., Layers of Fear) may lose performance with GameChat. While not ideal, it offers a niche way to hit 60fps for Pragmata on Switch 2, rather than a general performance upgrade.
An in-depth look traces the nickname Mr. X for Resident Evil 2’s Tyrant to early development materials, including a Japanese alias, Nazo no Otoko X, used in scripts and licensing text before the final game. Capcom confirms the official name is Tyrant and that Mr. X was used to refer to the human form, with licensing art and interviews supporting its use, suggesting the moniker originated with the development team rather than a US guide mistake; the exact rationale behind choosing the nickname remains unclear.
A Capcom insider tied to Dusk Golem leaks that Devil May Cry 1 is being remade and Capcom plans multiple Resident Evil remakes (including RE1, RE0, and RE10) with codenames like Project Chambers, Fallen, and Redlife. RE1R is reportedly in full production, RE10 would feature Claire Redfield, and Zero/RE10 would use the REX Engine. Ada Wong is said to appear in RE9 DLC, and Capcom allegedly shut down fan remakes. These claims are unconfirmed rumors.
Capcom released a free update for Resident Evil: Requiem adding 'Leon Must Die Forever,' a post‑story gauntlet where Leon S. Kennedy and players face tougher enemies and bosses across familiar areas, race against the clock across five ranks, and unlock enhancer abilities by filling an upgrade gauge.
Capcom’s new IP Pragmata has sold over two million copies in just 16 days since its April 17, 2026 launch, signaling strong early performance and prompting Capcom to describe Pragmata as an IP worth exploring for future titles, with talk of a possible sequel alongside other 2026 releases like Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem update adds the Leon Must Die Forever mini-game on Nintendo Switch 2, unlocked after finishing the main story. It sends Leon through revisited areas with tougher enemies, five difficulty ranks, and a timed run that unlocks enhanced abilities, offering strong replayability; Capcom also teased a future story expansion.
Capcom announced that PRAGMATA has sold over two million units in 16 days after its April 17 worldwide launch on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, with the Switch 2 version launching in Japan on April 24 and 1 million copies sold in the first two days. The sci‑fi action‑adventure follows Hugh Williams and an android girl in a near‑future lunar setting, and Capcom attributes the strong start to an early demo and the game’s narrative‑driven appeal.
Capcom released a free update for Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2 that unlocks the new minigame Leon Must Die Forever after completing the story; players control Leon through fast-paced stages with enhancer abilities and multiple difficulties, including an extreme mode, all within a time-limited challenge for replay value.
Capcom released a free update for Resident Evil Requiem that adds the new minigame mode “Leon Must Die Forever,” unlocked after finishing the main story. Players guide Leon through revisited areas with stronger enemies across five difficulty ranks, a clock-based race, and an enhancer gauge to unlock exclusive abilities, plus bug fixes, PC DualSense support, and new merch/amiibo announcements; available on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam/Epic).
Capcom’s director and producer say the original Grace design in Resident Evil Requiem was right, framing the DLSS 5 backlash as a positive sign that the character resonated with players; they did not address allegations about developers’ involvement in changes. The game reportedly sold over 6 million copies within 16 days of launch, and the team emphasized keeping surprises under wraps prior to release.
Capcom’s Grace Ashcroft design in Resident Evil Requiem is defended by producer Masato Kumzawa, who says the backlash over Nvidia’s DLSS 5 facial changes actually validates that Capcom got the look right; Capcom had praised DLSS 5 for fidelity, while Nvidia reiterates developers control the output and denies it alters character geometry.
Nvidia’s DLSS 5 uses AI for neural rendering to alter visuals in supported games, drawing backlash over changes to art direction; Capcom producer Masato Kumzawa says strong reactions to Grace’s glamorous makeover suggest fans preferred the original design, implying the team got it right. Nvidia maintains developers control the final effect. DLSS 5 arrives this fall with Resident Evil Requiem among supported titles (alongside Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield, EA Sports FC, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows).
Nvidia's DLSS 5 upscaling sparked a heated fan debate after Grace Ashcroft's in-game look was dramatically altered; Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa called the strong reactions a positive sign that fans preferred the original Grace design, while Capcom remains cautious about adopting DLSS 5 and generative AI tools. The article notes uncertainty about future DLSS 5 use and what it means for Capcom's approach when the technology officially launches.
Capcom has no plan to age out Resident Evil’s core heroes, stating that iconic characters like Leon can return long after their first appearances, and that the series will continue to feature its legacy cast rather than force aging or retirement.
Capcom producer Masato Kumazawa says the fan backlash to Grace’s DLSS 5 AI redesign was a positive sign, suggesting Grace quickly became a fan favorite and that Capcom got her design right, while avoiding direct criticism of Nvidia’s tech amid the Capcom–NVIDIA partnership.