The immensely successful Marvel vs. Capcom series may soon add a new title to the list, which will deliver more of the arcade-like action, according to Capcom's producer. Shuhei Matsumoto is fully on board the possibility of a new Marvel vs. Capcom sequel following its recent release of the iconic collection featuring Arcade Classics.
However, it should be noted that Capcom is not working on this new game as of press time. This is because the development of this game will depend on the success of the company's latest release.
Producer Wants to Bring a New Marvel vs. Capcom Game
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According to Matsumoto, one of the top factors that will lead to Capcom giving the go signal for a new game is if sees commercial success with the latest Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collections release.
However, the other and more important factor that will be considered is fans' "support for the series," with Matsumoto asking fans to make their voices heard so that it will be "realized" by Capcom.
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Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collections: Arcade Classics
Marvel Games and Capcom's latest collaboration has led to the new Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collections: Arcade Classics that lets fans and gamers enjoy a retro fighting experience on modern gaming platforms.
This collection features six of the iconic games in the franchise but also adds in the first side-scrolling beat 'em up title, The Punisher, which now features online co-op in this remastered version.
The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Franchise
There has been a long history between Marvel Comics and the Japanese gaming giant Capcom as many games that are a result of their partnership have been published through the years. This this initially began with fighting games, and its first title focused on tag-team fighting and incorporating Capcom's franchises.
This is none other than 1996's X-Men vs. Street Fighter, which paved the way for the iconic Marvel vs. Capcom.
The last Marvel vs. Capcom game was released in 2017, and it's called Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. No new arcade-style fighting games featuring Marvel Comics were released by Capcom after this, but it followed up its Street Fighter franchise with Street Fighter 6, which was released in 2023.
After almost seven years since the last game, Capcom wants to jump back into the mayhem that is Marvel vs. Capcom in the future should everyone in the company be on board.
With that, Capcom's Matsumoto is now rallying for public support in both purchases and making their voices heard by the company for a future installment of Marvel vs. Capcom to become a reality.
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