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Capcom Unveils Plans to Reinvent Competitive Fighting Games

by Alexander Jan 25,2025

Capcom Aims to Expand the Versus Series and Revive Crossover Fighting Titles

Capcom's EVO 2024 interview with producer Shuhei Matsumoto sheds light on the future of the Versus fighting game series. The discussion covers Capcom's strategic vision, fan reception, and the evolving landscape of the fighting game genre.

Capcom's Renewed Focus on Classic and New Versus Titles

Capcom's Development Commitment

Capcom Aims to Expand the Versus Series and Revive Crossover Fighting Titles

At EVO 2024, Capcom showcased Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, a compilation featuring seven iconic titles from the Versus series. This includes the celebrated Marvel vs. Capcom 2, a landmark game in fighting game history. IGN's interview with Matsumoto revealed a three-to-four-year development process, emphasizing the significant effort involved in bringing this collection to fruition. Initial collaboration hurdles with Marvel were overcome, resulting in a successful partnership focused on delivering these classics to a contemporary audience. Matsumoto stated, "We've been planning for about three, four years to make this project a reality," underscoring Capcom's dedication to its fanbase and the enduring legacy of the Versus series.

Capcom Aims to Expand the Versus Series and Revive Crossover Fighting Titles

The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics includes:

  • THE PUNISHER (side-scrolling)
  • X-MEN: Children of the Atom
  • Marvel Super Heroes
  • X-MEN vs. Street Fighter
  • Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
  • MARVEL vs. CAPCOM: Clash of Super Heroes
  • MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2: New Age of Heroes
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