Summary
Capcomhas announced thatMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsandCapcom Fighting Collection 2are coming to Xbox One, marking an interesting turn of events. TheCapcomretro games collections were recently announced to be coming to PS4, Switch, and PC only.
Capcom unveiled theMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsduring a Nintendo event in June and weeks later followed up with the announcement of another compilation game,Capcom Fighting Collection 2, in August. On both occasions, the games were revealed for Sony, Nintendo, and PC platforms,leaving Xbox owners in an uncertain spot. The decision to ditch the Xbox port was especially puzzling as previousMarvel vs. Capcomgames, such as 2017’sMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, had come out on Xbox as well.
Responding promptly to the concern of Xbox fans,Capcom announcedMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsandCapcom Fighting Collection 2are finally headed to Xbox One as well. The change of mind comes after the Japanese developer held “technical discussions” with Xbox parent Microsoft. Capcom has givenCapcom Fighting Collection 2the same launch window for Xbox as for other platforms, which is 2025. However, theMarvel vs. Capcomcompilationwill release on Xbox at least some months after it releases on other systems. While its initial release date is September 12 for the digital version and November 22 for the physical version, the Xbox port is set to arrive sometime next year.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Capcom deciding to change its stance on the Xbox port of the two forthcoming compilation games is a major win for the Xbox community. The arrival of these titles will make sure players on Xbox also have access to classicCapcom fighting gameslikeX-Men: Children of the AtomandPower Stonethrough the remastered ports. At the same time, this is also a big moment for Microsoft as its console is now confirmed to get a bunch of popular games belonging to a major IP. Capcom’s quick resolution of the matter highlights its commitment to fans regardless of which platform they play on.
Undoubtedly, the news from Capcom comes as a huge relief, not just for retro game fans on Xbox, but for all players on the platform in general. For a long time, Xbox has either missed out on major games entirely or has received them after a significant delay due to Sony’s exclusivity deals with studios. The latest change of plans from theStreet Fighterdeveloper drifts away from this trend and brings a much-needed respite to Xbox owners. Whether this means more suchcompilations of beloved Capcom classicswill follow suit whenever they release in the future is something that will be interesting to see.
Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
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The legendary crossover hits are back!Jump into this collection of arcade classics from the fan-favorite Marvel and Capcom crossover games!Dive into an action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, including heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat ‘em up game, THE PUNISHER.Each game in the collection can be played online or co-op!Whether you’re new to the series or you played back in the arcades, players of all levels can enjoy these timeless classics together!Included Games:X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOMMARVEL SUPER HEROESX-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTERMARVEL SUPER HEROES vs. STREET FIGHTERMARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROESMARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of HeroesTHE PUNISHER
