As a dedicated environmentalist, Capcom seized the opportunity during the Nintendo Direct on June 18, 2024, to revive classic titles and reintroduce them for contemporary audiences. These are the vintage crossover games that captivated versus fighting enthusiasts well before the MCU and superhero trends took over cinema and pop culture. A total of seven games are planned for this compilation, which will be exclusively available on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch, with only porting involved and no restoration work anticipated.
The Seven titles available in the collection:
X-MEN : CHILDREN OF THE ATOM
On June 18, 2024, during a Nintendo Direct presentation, Capcom announced the revival of seven classic crossover fighting games for modern audiences on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. These games, which captivated fans before the MCU and cinematic superhero trends, will be ported without extensive restoration work. Included in this collection is “X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM.”
On June 18, 2024, during a Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced the revival of seven classic crossover fighting games for modern audiences through a compilation release on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. Among the titles included are “X-Men: Children of the Atom” and “Marvel Super Heroes.” These games, which captivated fans before the rise of superhero trends in cinema and pop culture driven by the MCU, will be ported without any restoration work being planned.
On June 18, 2024, during a Nintendo Direct event, Capcom announced plans to bring seven classic crossover fighting games up to date for PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. This collection includes titles that predate modern superhero trends in cinema and pop culture, such as X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM and MARVEL SUPER HEROES CRITICAL (also known as MARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES). The project involves porting the games without any restoration work.
On June 18, 2024, Capcom announced during a Nintendo Direct that it would release a compilation of seven classic crossover fighting games for PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. These titles—X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM, MARVEL SUPER HEROES, MARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 NEW AGE OF HEROES—were popular long before the rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) superhero trend in cinema and pop culture. The collection will involve only porting the games without any restoration work planned.
X-MEN vs. STREET FIGHTER
On June 18, 2024, Capcom, known for its environmental initiatives, announced during a Nintendo Direct the revival of seven classic crossover fighting games for modern audiences on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. These titles, which predate the MCU and superhero movie trends, are being ported without restoration work. The collection includes:1. X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM2. MARVEL SUPER HEROES3. MARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES4. MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes5. MARVEL SUPER HEROES vs. STREET FIGHTER6. X-MEN vs. STREET FIGHTER
However, Capcom has planned numerous novelties to justify the existence of this compilation.
Online Combat – The collection will feature ranked and casual matches, as well as lobbies that enable players to challenge friends, family, and other competitors globally.
The online component of this collection will utilize Rollback Netcode to provide a robust and stable online experience.
Be the best – Global rankings of top scores will be available for each game in the collection so players can track their progression to the peak!
Through practice, one reaches the summit — The Training mode is available in all the fighting games within this collection to enable players to learn how to play and master their special moves.
It’s Showtime – The spectator mode will be available so players can watch their friends as well as other players compete against each other.
Additional Features – Enjoy the collection’s music with the jukebox, visit the museum to view various illustrations from title creations, explore new display filters, and access a variety of bonus contents and improvements available for fans!
No release date has been announced yet, but it is known that the release is scheduled for 2024.
