Summary
Capcom releases a new update forMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, bringing back the fan favorite Juggernaut Glitch move which was originally removed fromMarvel vs Capcom 2. For most fighting game fans, one of the biggest surprises in 2024 was Capcom’s announcement ofMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, a compilation of all 6 classic titles which, until this point, had been nearly impossible to find outside of extremely pricey third party resellers or an Arcade1Up cabinet.
As of now,Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicslaunched digitally, with the physical version still to come in November. Fans have been heading online with each of the titles, experiencing the classic team-based battles in experiences likeMarvel vs Capcom 2. For longtime fans, they put the games to the test to see what was still in the game, including certain infamous infinite combos or glitches. One in particular, the Juggernaut Glitch inMarvel vs Capcom 2, allows players to use his power up move, tag him out, and then when called back in, the powerup is still active instead of being removed on tag out.
While the missing glitch may have disappointed some, its exclusion made sense as it wasn’t intended behavior. It’s because of that which made the most recent update forMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsall the more surprising. While also fixingrecent online issues withMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, the update also had a surprising inclusion regarding Juggernaut, one that left longtime fans very excited and surprised that Capcom would use one of its updates to essentially restore a known glitch as a feature setting.
Capcom Brings Back the Juggernaut Glitch in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Update
ForMarvel vs Capcom 2, players now have the option to renable the famed Juggernaut Glitch in the EX Settings menu under Options. Known as the Cyttorak Power-Up, players should select “Keep effects on tag” to restore the glitch, otherwise the Juggernaut power-up ability will reset once he is tagged out. Better yet, this can also be enabled for online play as well, potentially giving players a new option to select outside of meta characters like Magneto, Storm, and Psylocke. WhileMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicshas already been well received, details like this will continue to keep the games held in high regard for players.
While the initial announcement of these Capcom Fighting Collections were only for PC, PlayStation, and Switch, Xbox fans were notably disappointed that the games would be skipping Microsoft’s platform. Eventually, it was revealed that a technical issue was the core reason for the omission, though with Capcom and Microsoft working together, a solution was found. Although fans will have to wait a bit longer,Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicswill be launching on Xboxin 2025.
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
