SVC Chaos was announced to have a re-release over the weekend and is now available on select consoles. Read on to explore the game's updates, SNK's historical journey, and learn about future prospects for Capcom fighting game collaboration.
SNK And Capcom Revive SVC ChaosSVC Chaos Features Modern Enhancements on New Platforms
During the world's premier arcade tournament, EVO 2024, SNK made a thrilling announcement that captivated fighting game fans. Over the weekend, SNK revealed the welcome return of the acclaimed crossover fighting game, SNK VS Capcom: SVC Chaos. This announcement was amplified by a Twitter (X) post, confirming the game's availability on Steam, Switch, and PlayStation 4. Unfortunately, Xbox fans will miss out as the game won't launch on Microsoft's consoles.
The re-released SNK VS Capcom: SVC Chaos features a remarkable roster of 36 characters from iconic SNK and Capcom franchises. Players can anticipate controlling familiar favorites such as Terry and Mai from Fatal Fury, Mars People from Metal Slug, and Tessa from Red Earth. From Capcom, legendary fighters like Ryu and Ken from Street Fighter join the fray. This impressive lineup guarantees a dream matchup of grand proportions, combining nostalgic appeal with modern enhancements.
According to the game's Steam page, SVC Chaos has been enhanced with cutting-edge rollback netcode, facilitating fluid and competitive online gameplay. The inclusion of tournament modes, such as single elimination, double elimination, and round-robin formats, further elevates the multiplayer experience. Fans can also appreciate a hitbox viewer for a detailed examination of each character's collision areas and a gallery mode showcasing 89 pieces of artwork, from key art to character portraits.
SVC Chaos’s Evolution From Arcade Hit to Modern Re-Release
The return of SVC Chaos marks a pivotal moment in the history of crossover fighting games, especially considering it's been over two decades since its initial release in 2003. The game's extended absence is attributable to several difficulties faced by SNK. In the early 2000s, SNK declared bankruptcy and was subsequently purchased by the Pachinko company Aruze. This transition, along with SNK's difficulties transitioning from arcade machines to home consoles, led to a prolonged hiatus for the series.
Despite these obstacles, the devoted fanbase of SVC Chaos remained steadfast. The game's unique blend of characters and rapid gameplay left a lasting impression on the fighting game community. The re-release serves as both a commemoration of its legacy and an acknowledgment of the enduring affection fans hold for the series. By making the game available on contemporary platforms, SNK has enabled a new generation of players to experience the classic confrontations between SNK and Capcom icons.
Capcom’s Vision for Crossover Fighting Games
In an exclusive interview with Dexerto last Saturday, Shuhei Matsumoto, producer of
Street Fighter 6 and the
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, shed light on Capcom's ambitions for the future of crossover fighting games. Matsumoto expressed the development team's aspirations of potentially creating a new
Marvel vs Capcom game or a new Capcom-based SNK game. However, he stressed that such projects would necessitate considerable time and effort to realize.
Matsumoto expounded on Capcom's immediate objectives, stating, What we can do now is at least reintroduce these past legacy games to a new audience, to people who may not have had the opportunity to play them on modern platforms. He highlighted the significance of familiarizing players with these classic series, paving the way for potential future developments.
Regarding the re-release of past Capcom-developed Marvel games, Matsumoto shared that the team had been in discussions with Marvel for years. The timing and alignment of interests finally enabled the revival of these games. Matsumoto noted that Marvel's awareness of community-driven tournaments, such as those at EVO, played a key role in reigniting interest in the series. The enthusiasm from both fans and developers has prepared the way for these classic games to shine again on modern platforms.
