In a completely unexpected move, Capcom announced the upcoming release of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. This collection brings together a whopping seven classic games from the series:
- 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
- THE PUNISHER
This re-release isn’t just a straight port of the old games. Capcom has packed it with a plethora of improvements designed to enhance the experience for modern players. These enhancements include features like custom matches, spectator mode for watching others play, a museum filled with historical content, a music player to relive classic soundtracks, display filters to customize the visuals, and even one-button special moves for easier execution of flashy attacks. Most importantly for competitive players, the collection will also support online multiplayer with rollback netcode, a technology that significantly reduces lag for a smoother online experience.
The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a fantastic opportunity for both veteran fans to relive their favorite classic clashes and for newcomers to discover the legendary battles between iconic Marvel and Capcom characters. With its wealth of content, improved features, and online play, this collection promises to reignite the fighting spirit of the Marvel vs. Capcom series!