Mario Bautista
During the most recent Nintendo Direct, Capcom revealed the release date for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics and the brand-new Capcom Fighting Collection 2. For long-time fans of Capcom Fighters, both of these collections may seem like a dream come true.
The pre-order trailer for the Marvel vs. Capcom collection can be watched on YouTube, as can the reveal of Capcom Fighting Collection 2. The MvC video showcases multiple gameplay demonstrations of all the featured titles, with a handful of new features added – such as elaborate training modes for each game, as well as art and music galleries. The digital version of the game will be available a month earlier than the physical version, releasing on September 12 and November 22 respectively. In the interest of game preservation, especially for the likes of Marvel vs. Capcom 2, many fans had already planned on obtaining physical copies despite the wait.
As for Capcom Fighting Collection 2, it features an interesting variety of work that highlights Capcom’s depth within the fighting game genre. The collection is made up of eight different titles, which include both Capcom vs SNK games. As with other recent collaborations between the companies, such as Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui appearing as DLC in Street Fighter 6, this has made fans speculate about the possibility of a CVS3. Other 2D fighters include the Gameboy Advance port of Street Fighter Alpha 3 and Capcom Fighting Evolution – an arcade title that was a crossover between many of Capcom’s fighting game franchises.
The other half of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is made up of some of Capcom’s first forays into the world of polygons. As Capcom is known more for their traditional fighters, the likes of Project Justice and Plasma Sword are both sequels to the company’s take on 3D fighting games – which were booming in the late 90s and the early 2000s. Finally, the collection has both Power Stone games, which are pretty unique even compared to other games featured. Both games feature distinctive mechanics and open arenas, with Power Stone 2 supporting up to four players at once. This could make the gameplay pretty chaotic, but memorable in the minds of fans.
While Capcom is no longer pushing out a barrage of fighting games like they used to, these collections are still well-appreciated just so that they can be played on modern platforms. With online multiplayer supported by rollback netcode, revisiting these titles will be significantly more accessible for most players. While there was no definitive date given, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 will be available come 2025.
Source: Nintendo Direct
