Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is an upcoming fighting game compilation developed by Capcom and Marvel Games. It celebrates the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise, featuring seven classic arcade games released between 1993 and 2000, all including Marvel Comics characters. The collection is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Windows in 2024.
1993: First Game in the Collection Released
The earliest game featured in the collection, likely either X-Men: Children of the Atom or The Punisher, was released in 1993.
1996: Release of X-Men vs. Street Fighter
The crossover fighting game X-Men vs. Street Fighter was released in 1996, later becoming part of the collection.
1997: Release of Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter, another crossover title, was released in 1997.
1998: Release of Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, a key title in the franchise, was released in 1998.
2000: Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes Released
A significant entry in the collection, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, was released in 2000.
2008: Release of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
Capcom collaborated with Eighting to release Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars in 2008.
2009: Remaster of Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
A high-definition remaster of Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2009.
2011: Release of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, a significant entry in the franchise, was released in 2011.
2012: Release of Marvel vs. Capcom Origins
Marvel vs. Capcom Origins, a compilation including Marvel Super Heroes and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, was released in 2012.
December 2013: Delisting of Marvel vs. Capcom Titles
In December 2013, Capcom delisted Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Marvel vs. Capcom Origins, and the remastered Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes due to licensing issues.
2017: Release of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Capcom and Marvel collaborated once again to release Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite in 2017.
August 2021: Fan Campaign for Re-releases Begins
Fighting game streamer Maximilian Dood spearheaded a fan campaign in August 2021, advocating for re-releases of classic Marvel vs. Capcom games.
September 2021: Discussions for Revival of Marvel vs. Capcom 2
By September 2021, discussions were underway between Disney and Capcom regarding a potential revival of Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
June 2024: Announcement of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics was announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation in June 2024.
2024: Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics to be Released
The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is scheduled for release in 2024.