Capcom at EVO 2024: Expanding the Versus Series and Reviving Crossover Fighters
In an exclusive EVO 2024 interview, Capcom producer Shuhei Matsumoto shed light on the future of the beloved Versus series. This article explores Capcom's strategic vision, fan reception, and the evolving landscape of the fighting game genre.
Capcom's Dedication to the Versus Legacy
At EVO 2024, Capcom showcased Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, a compilation featuring seven classic titles from the Versus franchise, including the iconic Marvel vs. Capcom 2. IGN's interview with Matsumoto revealed a three-to-four-year development process, highlighting the significant effort invested in bringing these games to a modern audience. The collaboration with Marvel, while initially presenting challenges, ultimately proved fruitful, driven by a shared desire to reintroduce these classics to a new generation of players. "We've been planning for about three, four years to make this project a reality," Matsumoto stated, emphasizing Capcom's commitment to its fans and the enduring popularity of the Versus series.
The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics includes:
- THE PUNISHER (side-scrolling)
- 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
