Versus Series Expansion: Capcom Revives Crossover Fighting

Capcom's producer, Shuhei Matsumoto, recently shed light on the future of the Versus series in an exclusive EVO 2024 interview. This discussion reveals Capcom's strategic vision, fan reception, and insights into the ever-evolving fighting game landscape.

Capcom's Renewed Focus on the Versus Series

A Legacy Revived

At EVO 2024, Capcom showcased Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, a compilation featuring seven classic titles from the beloved Versus franchise. This collection includes the critically acclaimed Marvel vs. Capcom 2, a landmark title in fighting game history. In an interview with IGN, Matsumoto detailed the extensive development process, spanning three to four years, emphasizing the collaborative effort with Marvel to bring these games to a new generation of players. Initial delays stemmed from negotiations with Marvel, but the collaboration ultimately proved fruitful, driven by a shared desire to reintroduce these classics to modern audiences.

The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics includes:

• THE PUNISHER (side-scrolling title)
• 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

Matsumoto's comments underscore Capcom's dedication to its fans and the enduring appeal of the Versus series, hinting at a potential expansion of the franchise in the future.