Summary
Capcom has released a new update forMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, bringing with it an assortment of quality-of-life fixes. Fans looking for a legal way to play classic crossover fighting games likeX-Men vs. Street FighterorMarvel vs. Capcom 2on current hardware finally had their wishes granted in early September, whenMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicswas finally released for PlayStation 4 and Steam. The collection eventually made its way onto the Nintendo Switch on October 1, while the Xbox One version is set to launch sometime in 2025.
While die-hard fighting game fans have been cheerfully diving back into the games that started theVs. Capcomcrossover series, the studio behind the title has been adjustingMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsvia patches. There haven’t been that many updates implemented as the collection is less than a month old, but Capcom has pledged to address online matchmaking issues thatMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collectionplayers have reported, and recent updates have restored fan-favorite gameplay quirks likeMarvel vs. Capcom 2’s Juggernaut glitch.
Not long afterMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicslaunched on the Nintendo Switch, Capcom released patch notes for the subsequent Version 1.0.2 update. In addition to giving Switch users access toJuggernaut’s Cyttorak Power-Up setting inMarvel vs. Capcom 2, this new update adjusts matchmaking regional limits in online matches, allowing for more stable connections in the heat of battle.
Most of the bug fixes inMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics’Version 1.0.2 update arecentered aroundMarvel vs. Capcom 2, addressing a variety of gameplay issues such as the game freezing during online matches and the ranking screen not displaying properly. Some more character-specific issues include Cross-Over Combination attacks not executing properly if Thanos is the reserve partner and the player losing control of their character when certain Cross-Over Assists hit at the same time as Venom’s Special Throw attack.
These much-needed bug fixes will help makeMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsan even more polished and authentic experience for gamers who have waited so long toplay these seminal Capcom fighting titleson modern systems. So far,Marvel Capcom: Fighting Collectionhas been praised among those who value game preservation, and has renewed hopes that the heroes of Marvel and Capcom will battle once more in a brand-new sequel someday.
Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
WHERE TO PLAY
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
