Ubisoft signs new distribution agreement with Capcom

French publisher Ubisoft has announced the signing of a new distribution agreement that will see the company release three cult Capcom franchises on PC in North America and Europe, beginning in February.

The agreement covers a trio of Capcomâs hit console titles, including the highly acclaimed and incredibly popular Resident Evil 4, a special edition of gothic action title Devil May Cry 3: Danteâs Awakening, and the most recent iteration in Capcomâs seminal samurai adventure series, Onimusha 3, which stars French actor Jean Reno.

Ubisoft's Jay Cohen commented: "Capcom has created fantastic universes which have become blockbuster franchises. Ubisoft is excited to be bringing three of the industry's most innovative titles, including Resident Evil 4, which has been recognized by many publications and organizations as the best game of the year for 2005, to PC gamers around the world."

The first title, Onimusha 3, will be published by Ubisoft throughout North America and Europe in February. It is unknown at this stage whether or not the agreement is likely to be extended at a later date, although comments from Capcom executive officer Toshihiro Tokumaru do hint that the working relationship between the two publishers could be exteneded.

"Capcom is excited to be taking advantage of Ubisoft's global distribution network to deliver our hottest titles for gamers around the world to play and enjoy," Tokumaru said.

"We look forward to working together for continued growth for both companies."