SVC Chaos: A Surprise Revival on PC, Switch, and PS4

SNK's surprise announcement at EVO 2024 sent shockwaves through the fighting game community: SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos is back! Now available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4, this classic crossover fighter returns with modern enhancements. Xbox users, however, will have to wait (or perhaps, forever).

Modernized Mayhem: SVC Chaos Re-released

The re-release boasts a roster of 36 characters from both SNK and Capcom universes. Expect to see favorites like Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui from Fatal Fury, the Mars People from Metal Slug, and Tessa from Red Earth, alongside Capcom stalwarts Ryu and Ken from Street Fighter.

The Steam page highlights key improvements. Crucially, SVC Chaos now features rollback netcode for smoother online play. Enhanced multiplayer options include single, double, and round-robin elimination tournaments. A hitbox viewer provides gameplay insights, and a gallery showcases 89 pieces of artwork.

From Arcade Glory to Modern Console: A Long Journey

The return of SVC Chaos is monumental. Originally released in 2003, its absence for over two decades reflects SNK's past struggles. Financial difficulties and the transition from arcades to home consoles created significant hurdles. However, the dedicated fanbase kept the memory alive, paving the way for this triumphant comeback.

Capcom's Future Crossover Ambitions

In a recent interview with Dexerto, Street Fighter 6 producer Shuhei Matsumoto hinted at Capcom's desire to create new crossover titles, potentially a new Marvel vs. Capcom or a new Capcom/SNK collaboration. While acknowledging the significant development time required, Matsumoto emphasized the importance of reintroducing classic titles to new audiences. The success of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection demonstrates the renewed interest in these legacy titles, fueled by community events like EVO.

The re-release of SVC Chaos and the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection showcases Capcom's commitment to revisiting its rich history. With the enthusiastic support of the fighting game community, the future of crossover fighting games looks bright.