Capcom's producer, Shuhei Matsumoto, recently spoke at EVO 2024 about the future of the Versus series. This interview offers a glimpse into Capcom's strategic vision for the franchise, fan reception, and the evolving fighting game landscape.
Capcom's Renewed Focus on Classic and Future Versus Titles
Capcom's Development Journey and Commitment
At EVO 2024, Capcom showcased Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, a compilation featuring seven iconic titles from the Versus series. This includes the highly acclaimed Marvel vs. Capcom 2, a landmark fighting game. In an interview with IGN, Matsumoto detailed the extensive development process, revealing a three-to-four-year timeline. Initial delays stemmed from negotiations with Marvel, but the collaboration ultimately proved fruitful, driven by a shared desire to introduce these classics to a new generation of players. Matsumoto emphasized the significant effort invested in bringing this collection to fruition, demonstrating Capcom's dedication to its fanbase and the enduring appeal of the Versus series.
The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics includes:
- THE PUNISHER (side-scrolling title)
- X-MEN: Children of the Atom
- Marvel Super Heroes
- X-MEN vs. Street Fighter
- Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
- Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
- Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
