Capcom Producer Hints at Marvel vs. Capcom 2 Character Revival
Capcom producer Shuhei Matsumoto has fueled speculation about the return of beloved original characters from Marvel vs. Capcom 2 in future Capcom fighting games. Speaking at EVO 2024, Matsumoto stated that the possibility of Amingo, Ruby Heart, and SonSon returning in "a new game" is "always a possibility."
This renewed hope stems from the upcoming release of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, a remastered collection of classic titles including Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Matsumoto believes this collection will reintroduce these unique characters to a wider audience, potentially sparking enough interest for their inclusion in titles like Street Fighter 6.
"If there are enough people who are interested in these characters, then who knows? Maybe there is a chance they could appear in Street Fighter 6 or another fighting game," Matsumoto explained. He emphasized that this re-release expands Capcom's creative pool and offers exciting possibilities.
The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection itself represents years of collaboration with Marvel, overcoming previous hurdles to finally bring these classic games to modern platforms. Matsumoto also revealed Capcom's desire to develop a new Versus series entry and re-release other legacy fighting games with modern features like rollback netcode.
However, the future of new Marvel crossovers, and the inclusion of these original characters, hinges on fan response. Matsumoto acknowledged the challenges involved in re-releasing older titles, including collaborations with external parties, but stressed the importance of reintroducing these classics to energize the community.
The release of the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is a significant step, potentially paving the way for the return of these beloved, original characters to the fighting game arena. The future of these characters, and future Marvel vs. Capcom titles, remains excitingly uncertain, dependent on the community's enthusiasm.
