Capcom Reveals Its Gamescom 2026 Lineup With Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Mega Man

Capcom has revealed its playable lineup for Gamescom 2026, confirming that attendees will be able to try Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen and Mega Man: Dual Override for the first time.

The publisher is preparing approx. 60 playable demo stations across a booth covering more than 950 sqaure metres. Capcom will be located in Hall 9, Booth A070 during the event.

Four games have been confirmed for the booth:

• Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
• Mega Man: Dual Override
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword
• Street Fighter 6

Gamescom 2026 will take place at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, from Wednesday, August 26 to Sunday, August 30.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Gets Its First Public Demo

The Gamescom appearance will be the first opportunity for the public to play Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, the upcoming expansion for Capcom's open-world action RPG.

Dark Arisen promises new stories and encounters while expanding the wolrd and adventures introduced in Dragon's Dogma 2. Capcom says the expansion was developed around feedback received following the release of the original game, with a focus on improving gameplay, offering broader adventures and delivering better value.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will launch on October 9, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 edition will include both the base game and the Dark Arisen expansion, while the expansion will be sold separately for existing players on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam.

Mega Man: Dual Override Will Also Make Its Playable Debut

Mega Man: Dual Override will similarly be playable by the public for the first time at Gamescom.

Announced during The Game Awards 2025, Dual Override is the twelfth main instalment in Capcom’s classic Mega Man series. Only a limited amount of gameplay has been shown so far, making its Gamescom appearance the first substantial chance for players to experience the new action platformer.

Mega Man: Dual Override is scheduled to release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam.

Onimusha and Street Fighter 6 Complete Capcom’s Lineup

Capcom will also bring Onimusha: Way of the Sword to the show ahead of its September 25, 2026 release.

The single-player action game takes place in Kyoto during the early Edo period, placing players in control of a samurai armed with the Oni Gauntlet as he battles the demonic Genma. It is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Street Fighter 6 completes the playable lineup, with Capcom planning several esports-related activities around the fighting game.

The publisher will also host livestreamed programmes from Cologne throughout the event. German-language shows produced and presented by Rocket Beans TV are planned to run across each day of Gamescom.

Capcom joins Nintendo, Xbox and Ubisoft among the major publishers confirmed to attend Gamescom 2026.

FAQ

What games will Capcom bring to Gamescom 2026?

Capcom will offer playable demos of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Mega Man: Dual Override, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Street Fighter 6.

Will Mega Man: Dual Override be playable at Gamescom?

Yes. Gamescom 2026 will be the first event where Mega Man: Dual Override is playable by the public.

When will Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen be released?

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen will launch on October 9, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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