For many longtime fans Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will always be the pinnacle of the series, but it’s also squarely rooted in the franchise’s arcade roots. What makes MvC3 an incredible game in its own right (and a fantastic companion piece to anyone looking to grab the new collection when it drops) is how it translates the franchise formula into a more modern fighter.

As it stands, though, Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is still a must-have for fans of the series. Marvel vs Capcom 2 in particular is an all-time classic, and the return of The Punisher after 31 years will be a point of celebration for beat ’em up fans. It may lack in gloss but it’s packed with gameplay.

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection launched last week and — matchmaking issues aside — players have been enjoying its nostalgia-fueled combat. But there’s one problem: fighting game legend Justin Wong.

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics and Capcom Fighting Collection 2 are both heading their way to Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S in 2025. The Marvel vs. Capcom selection of games will come later on Xbox than PlayStation systems, Nintendo Switch, and PC, however.

The fact that Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics exists is a miracle - a veritable glitch in the timeline. After both companies seemingly burned its bridges after Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite’s disastrous reception, any kind of comeback for the Versus series became one of gaming’s white whales.

Marvel vs Capcom Fight Collection Arcade Classics is the single best retro collection of titles to ever grace the Nintendo Switch.

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics' platinum trophy has been revealed for PS4 before release on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Arcade Classics is a monumental compilation of the original collaborative titles from these iconic companies. Although Marvel Vs Capcom 2 is the entry everyone’s most wanted, we do get to see the magic from prior games in the series.

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection features some of history's most iconic titles, and its gallery mode presents a bright future for fighting games.