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Capcom Revives Versus Fighting Games

Author : Bella Mar 13,2025

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

In an exclusive EVO 2024 interview, Capcom producer Shuhei Matsumoto shed light on the future of the Versus series. This article delves into Capcom's strategic vision, fan reception, and the evolving fighting game landscape.

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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 beloved titles from the Versus series. This collection includes the iconic Marvel vs. Capcom 2, a game frequently cited among the greatest fighting games ever made. In an interview with IGN, producer Shuhei Matsumoto discussed the extensive development process and Capcom's commitment to the series.

Matsumoto revealed a three-to-four-year development timeline, emphasizing the significant effort required to bring this collection to fruition. Initial discussions with Marvel led to delays, but ultimately resulted in a highly collaborative and successful partnership, driven by a shared desire to introduce these classics to a new generation of players. "We've been planning for about three, four years to make this project a reality," Matsumoto stated, underscoring Capcom's dedication to its fans and the lasting 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 game)
  • 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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