Surprise! Marvel vs. Capcom Collection Drops on Xbox – Get Ready to Fight!

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Summary

  • Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics surprise-dropped on Xbox One after its initial release on other platforms.
  • The collection features 7 classic arcade games spanning from The Punisher to Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
  • Fans may anticipate more Capcom retro game collections with a hint at upcoming releases beyond Marvel vs. Capcom.

On February 4, 2025, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics was unexpectedly launched for Xbox One. The official announcement was made concurrently on the same day. Initially available on PS4, PC, and Switch since September 12, 2024, this game made its debut in digital stores first.

The “Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics” is a collection of vintage arcade games, showcasing characters from both Marvel and Capcom universes. This assortment of timeless classics contains seven distinct games, spanning from 1993’s “The Punisher” to 2000’s “Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes.” Upon its debut last year, the fighting game collection received favorable reviews, marking a triumphant return for the crossover franchise that hadn’t produced a new release since 2017’s “Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite.” In September, the Japanese developer announced their intention to adapt the “MvC” compilation for Xbox following a series of passionate pleas from fans on social media.

After a long wait, players of Xbox finally gained access to the “Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics,” as Capcom covertly released it on the Microsoft Store. This was approximately five months after its launch on other platforms. Currently, the game is also offered at a reduced price of $39.99, previously priced at $49.99. Since Xbox Series consoles support backwards compatibility, the Xbox One version of the game can be bought and played on its next-gen counterpart. However, it’s important to note that the physical copy of the fighting game is still exclusive to PlayStation and Switch gamers, which might not fully please Xbox owners who prefer traditional disc formats.

Marvel vs. Capcom Collection Hits Xbox Amid Hopes of More Releases in the Crossover Series

For nearly three decades, the “Marvel vs. Capcom” franchise, which began with the release of “X-Men vs Street Fighter” in 1996, has sold millions of copies across its nine games. This popularity spans multiple generations of gamers, indicating a vast potential for IP owner Capcom to further exploit this successful crossover series. It appears that Capcom, known for their proficient development of fighting games, may be contemplating future plans for the franchise. Remarkably, in July 2024, a co-producer of “Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics” hinted at significant plans Capcom has for the series’ future.

For enthusiasts of Capcom’s classic arcade games, it’s thrilling to know that Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is not the only retro game collection Capcom has planned. Another set of their old releases is slated for release on modern consoles soon, with Capcom Fighting Collection 2 expected to hit stores in the coming months following a recent announcement by the Street Fighter studio.

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2025-02-05 17:08