Summary
Street Fighter 6andMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsproducer Shuhei Matsumoto shed some light on the future of the crossover fighting franchise, commenting on the possibility of more games in the series. TheMarvel vs. Capcomfranchise was put into a very big spotlight this past June, as Capcom revealed a collection of its past collaborations with Marvel. This release was a huge win for the fighting game community, as it bundled seven games into one package, re-releasing them for modern platforms for the first time.
Therevival ofMarvel vs. Capcomwas celebrated by many fans on social media, as the series was seemingly dead outside the dedicated fighting game community circles. Most of this perception comes down to the polarizing 2017 release ofMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, which had a troubled development and was seen as a bit of a downgrade when compared toUltimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, despite retaining most of its stellar gameplay. SinceMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsgarnered a lot of goodwill, some are wondering if a newMvCentry is in the works, which producer Shuhei Matsumoto commented on.
In aninterview with Dexerto, Shuhei Matsumoto spoke abouttheMarvel vs. Capcomfranchise’s future, stating that Capcom has “big dreams,” and that there is maybe an opportunity for a newMarvel vs. Capcomor Capcom-based SNK game. The biggest hurdle, however, is that it would take a lot of time and effort to make a new entry, but one of the best things that Capcom could do, in the short term, was to re-release the old classics in order to get these games to a new audience and show how Capcom does care about the series.
Both Marvel and Capcom Wanted to Revive the Crossover Series
Matsumoto noted that Capcom and Marvel had been in talks about bringing this collection to life for many years, and it came down to timing.Marvel was on board with bringing backMarvel vs. Capcomthrough theFighting Collectionre-release, too, as it was paying attention to community-based fighting game tournaments for games likeUltimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3at events like EVO and smaller venues. When asked ifUMvC3could one day get a rollback netcode update, Matsumoto comments that they do have big dreams and that they’re taking things one step at a time.
While Matsumoto says that crossover games like these are a “big dream,” the potential for new installments is greater than ever now. Earlier this past weekend, in another left-field announcement,a re-release ofSNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaosshadow-droppedon PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. The crossover game between the two companies was developed by SNK, and was re-released with rollback netcode. While it’s too early to tell, the potential for new Capcom crossover fighting games seems more likely now than before.
Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
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The legendary crossover hits are back!Jump into this collection of arcade classics from the fan-favorite Marvel and Capcom crossover games!Dive into an action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, including heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat ‘em up game, THE PUNISHER.Each game in the collection can be played online or co-op!Whether you’re new to the series or you played back in the arcades, players of all levels can enjoy these timeless classics together!Included Games:X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOMMARVEL SUPER HEROESX-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTERMARVEL SUPER HEROES vs. STREET FIGHTERMARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROESMARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of HeroesTHE PUNISHER
