Despite advertising little more than a joint Indie World and Partner Showcase, Nintendo delivered game reveals to many gaming demographics recently. However, even RPG fans may not have been hit as hard by the Direct as the fighting game community. TheMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collectionwas dated mere weeks away, and, as an even bigger surprise,Capcom Fighting Collection 2was announced for 2025. Eight retro titles may seem odd to get excited over, especially after the firstCapcom Fighting Collectionhad ten, but these are no ordinary games.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2makes up for its smaller scope with higher profile titles than anything in the firstCapcom Fighting Collection.Plasma Sword,Capcom Fighting Evolution, andStreet Fighter Alpha 3 Upperare all in line with titles from the firstCFC, likeCyberbotsandHyper Street Fighter 2, but bothCapcom vs. SNKandPower Stoneare dream releasesthat eclipse even the first collection’sDarkstalkerslibrary, andProject Justicehas also been a long time coming. At this point, there are only enough titles for one moreCapcom Fighting Collection, though not every qualified game may make the cut.
Headlining Capcom Fighting Collection Titles
Capcom Fighting All-Stars
If Capcom wants to match the value ofCapcom Fighting Collection 2, then it needs to spearhead the thirdCapcom Fighting Collectionwith the biggest name it has left. The only thing that can match the legendaryCapcom vs. SNKis an exciting title that fans were denied altogether.Capcom Fighting All-Starswas the original pitch for whatCapcom Fighting Evolutionwas supposed to be, and was a 3D Capcom crossover fighter far enough in development to be playable and slated for release.All-Starswas canceleddue to negative feedback, but now thatStreet Fighter 6is openly referencing it, the time is right to bring this game out of Capcom’s vaults.
Street Fighter EX
Whether or not Capcom unearthsCapcom Fighting All-StarsforCapcom Fighting Collection 3is a coin flip, but there is one other name that Capcom can draw on to match its past collections’DarkstalkersandCvSlineups.Street Fighter EXwas a collaboration between Capcom andFighting Layerdeveloper Arika, and formed a full trilogy of games with upgraded versions before being retired. These are known for being worse than the average Capcom-madeStreet Fighter, but they still have some fans, and their unusual mechanics can be exciting in motion.
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom
Capcom’s collaboration with Arika forStreet Fighter 5costumes and co-ownership of theEXgames means they are likely to land in a futureCapcom Fighting Collection, but there is one less likely collaboration that could get an even bigger pop.Tatsunoko vs. Capcomis a crossover tag fighterdeveloped with characters from the esteemed Tatsunoko animation studio, and getting it on more platforms than Wii and arcades could earn it some new fans. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done.Tatsunoko vs. Capcomis so mired in character rights issues that a playable character was removed before its final version, so Capcom would most likely celebrate getting this heavy hitter back with a separate release.
Street Fighter X Tekken
One more big name forCapcom Fighting Collection 3presents itself, and that name isStreet Fighter X Tekken. This game was delisted from Steam years ago due to technical issues that remain unfixed, and also suffered from console-exclusive characters and gameplay-impacting DLC that madeSFXT’s frustrating design even more disliked. Including it in a new collection would be the chance to right many of its wrongs, even ifInfamous’ Cole MacGrath, and Sony’s Japanese mascots Kuro and Toro have to be left out.
Capcom’s Third Fighting Collection’s Likely Inclusions
Tech Romancer
While there are a number of games and series that deserve to be centered on theCapcom Fighting Collection 3box art, one title is all but guaranteed to make its roster. Despite their mechanical differences,Tech Romanceris considered the spiritual successor toCyberbots, andTech Romancertakes even greater influence from the popular mecha showsof the 90s. Although it doesn’t have a large following, it is the last esteemed one-off Capcom arcade fighting game not featured in the prior collections, so its presence feels like a lock.
Slam Masters
As for a full series likely joining a futureCapcom Fighting Collection, the honor goes toSlam Masters. The first of these two fighters,Saturday Night Slam Masters, is unique in Capcom’s library due toplaying more like a traditional wrestling gamethan a fighting game. Its Japanese arcade-exclusive upgradeMuscle Bomber Duo: Ultimate Team Battleis much the same, butRing of Destruction: Slam Masters 2was actually reworked to be a normal 2D fighting game, and is even implied to be in the sharedStreet FighterandFinal Fightuniverse. An anthology of Capcom fighters would feel incomplete withoutRing of Destruction, so both games have a good shot at the thirdCFC.
Final Fight Revenge
Speaking ofFinal Fight, the series plays host to a single fighting game, though it’s not what fans were hoping for.Final Fight Revengeis a bizarre game with scrolling 2D stage backgrounds that looked low-resolution even in 1999, awkward 3D conversions of iconicFinal Fightcharacters, and strange gameplay that incorporates the series’ penchant for picking up weapons.EvenFinal Fight Revenge’s supers were underwhelmingand sometimes unintuitive. Not many are championing this curiosity’s revival, but it’s worth including for completeness’ sake, and North America never got a console port of it.
Gotcha Force
Before jumping into the unlikely picks, there is one more cult classic that needs to be brought up.Gotcha Forceis one of the rarest GameCube games, and an arena mech fighter developed by some of the people who would go on to shape theGundam Vs.series into the arcade hit it is today. Boasting an enormous playable roster and surprisingly compelling single-player mode, this game commands a lot of respect from its small competitive scene. ThoughGotcha Forcehaving a place inCapcom Fighting Collection 3is unlikely due to its atypical gameplay and GameCube roots, it would be a great companion forTech Romancer.
Uncertain Capcom Fighting Collection 3 Additions
Onimusha Blade Warriors
That only leaves the Capcom fighting games that are either low priority, or so mired in licensing issues that they may never return.Onimusha Blade Warriorsis among the former, being a spin-off ofthe hack-and-slashOnimushafranchise, and also one of Capcom’s two platform fighters alongsideViewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble. While its gameplay isn’t quite as solid as other Capcom fighters, it still brings impressive value as a single-player title, complete with lots of unlockable characters, costumes, and weapons by way of its various modes.Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumbleis better off saved for aViewtiful Joecollection.
Street Fighter: The Movie
There is one moreStreet Fightergame to cover, but it isn’t a major selling point for aFighting Collectionlike the rest.Street Fighter: The Movieis the game adaptation of the1994 live-actionStreet Fighterfilm, and has gained a similar “so bad it’s good” reputation. While not widely beloved, there is a goofy charm to itsMortal Kombat-like digitized actors and strange mechanics that a dedicated community has held onto for many years. AddingStreet Fighter: The Moviemight be another licensing nightmare due to said actors, but its return would make some people very happy.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future
TheJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Futurefighting game is one of the highlights of Capcom’s classic fighting game era, rendering the iconicStardust Crusadersarc in gorgeous sprite art with appropriately zany mechanics. It even sports a surprisingly involved single-player story that includes opponents not adapted into playable characters. Fans are still competing inHeritage for the Futureon Fightcade to this very day, but there they may have to stay. DespiteJoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s ties toStreet Fighter, its game rights may lie with Bandai Namco now. Combined with other possible owners like author Hirohiko Araki and Shonen Jump, securingHftFagain might be tough.
Sengoku Basara X
As a strange parallel toJoJo’s situation,Sengoku Basara Xmay also require negotiations, but for completely different reasons. Despite Capcom being the owner of theSengoku Basarahack-and-slash franchise, its fighting game adaptation was developed by none other than Arc System Works. The result was a strange 2D fighter that isn’t as well regarded as ASW’sGuilty Gearseries or even itsinfamousHokuto no Kenfighter, but stands as a unique game that ties both companies together. If possible, this should be re-released in some form.
Alien vs. Predator
That’s all the fighting games that could appear in anotherCapcom Fighting Collection, but other relevant genres are permitted, and that means a special beat-’em-up is on the table.Alien vs. Predatoris a 1994 arcade game based on an early version of the similarly-titled film, and is very well regarded. Players control two cyborg Marines and two Predators to fight off an Alien invasion, and the game sports some ofCapcom’s best 90s beat-’em-up combat. Unfortunately, it never left arcades and the licenses involved present an issue, but it could be one of the crowning jewels of theCapcom Fighting Collection 3if those are overcome.
Capcom Fighting Collection
WHERE TO PLAY
Ten of Capcom’s most popular arcade games in one epic collection!A wide variety of titles are included from iconic series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play! This is the perfect collection for both arcade veterans who remember the titles, and those who want to get into them for the first time!Fully-featured online modesPlayers can aim to top the global leaderboards in ranked matches, or create a lobby with friends for casual games or just spectate some exciting matches.Supported with a robust Rollback netcode which offers a stable and smooth online experience.First-timers welcomeBeginner-friendly features such as training mode and one-button special move control options are included. you’re able to also save and load any time for a quick do-over!Additional content: The MuseumThis archive features more than 500 illustrations and development materials across the 10 included titles. It also includes concept art that has never been shown to the public before, and behind-the-scenes materials that give a glimpse into the development process. Not only that, you can listen to over 400 music tracks recorded from the arcade versions of each title.
