Capcom to Extend Versus Legacy in Fighting Game Revival

Capcom's producer, Shuhei Matsumoto, recently shed light on the future of the Versus series in an exclusive EVO 2024 interview. This insightful discussion covered Capcom's strategic plans, fan reception, and the evolving landscape of the fighting game genre.

Capcom's Renewed Focus on Classic and Future Versus Titles

A Long-Awaited Collection and Future Plans

At EVO 2024, Capcom showcased the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, a compilation featuring seven iconic titles from the beloved Versus franchise. This includes the legendary Marvel vs. Capcom 2, a cornerstone of the fighting game genre. In an interview with IGN, Matsumoto detailed the extensive development process, spanning three to four years, and the crucial collaboration with Marvel that ultimately brought this collection to fruition. Initial delays stemmed from negotiations with Marvel, but the partnership ultimately proved highly successful, driven by a shared desire to introduce these classics to a new generation of gamers. Matsumoto emphasized the company's dedication to its fans and the lasting impact of the Versus series.

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