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X-Men '97 isn’t the only awesome 1990s Marvel revival that 2024 has in store. On Sept. 12 (Nov. 22 for the physical release), Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics finally brings the incredible crossover fighting game series (and The Punisher beat ‘em up) to modern platforms. These titles will take you for a ride with their intense action, so see if your PC is up to snuff.
Why the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Hype?
The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection includes seven titles: 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, and The Punisher.
This collection includes some of the best and most beloved fighting games of all time. Due to complicated licensing, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection makes these games officially available for the first time in years (besides appearances on Arcade 1Up machines). So whether you play online with buddies or at big tournaments like Evo, you can revisit these beloved titles. Now that Marvel and Capcom are playing nice, this collection may also hint at a future Marvel vs. Capcom title (hopefully one that's better than Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite).
Along with these great games, the collection also has bonus features for new and old players. Improve your skills in training mode. Reduce difficulty with one-button special attacks. View vintage artwork like arcade cabinets and character illustrations. You can also listen to the soundtrack and apply retro filters.
(Credit: Capcom)MvC Fighting Collection on PC, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox
The digital version of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection launches on Sept. 12 for Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 4 (you can play the Sony version on PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility). You can add the $49.99 game to your Steam wishlist right now. Physical versions will arrive on Nov. 22 and come with a limited-edition comic book.
Capcom announced that Xbox One will receive a Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection release sometime in 2025. Like the PlayStation 4 version, you can play the Xbox One version on its next-generation counterpart via backward compatibility.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Minimum System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: AMD FX-6100 or Intel Core i5-3470
- Memory: 4GB of RAM
- GPU: AMD Radeon R7 260x or Nvidia GeForce GTX 470
- Available Storage: 4GB
(Credit: Capcom)Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Recommended System Requirements
- OS: Windows 10
- CPU: AMD FX-8300 or Intel Core i5-34460
- Memory: 4GB of RAM
- GPU: AMD Radeon R9 270x or Nvidia GeForce GTX 760
- Available Storage: 4GB
How Can You Play Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection?
The game's Steam page recommends a Xinput-compatible controller. However, you may want to buy a fight stick to take you back to the arcade days.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is listed as Steam Deck Verified, so you can expect Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED compatibility on day one. The game bundle also features Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Steam Remote Play functionality.
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