Summary

  • Accidental store listing reveals the potential release date for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics on November 22, 2024.
  • Fans caught UK retailer ShopTo's post with the release date before it was removed, sparking excitement and speculation in the gaming community.
  • The leak of the release date should be taken with caution until officially confirmed by Capcom or Marvel.

Thanks to what appears to be an accidental store listing online, fans may now know when Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will be released this year. The beloved fighting game series has been in high demand over the years, essentially disappearing from online marketplaces, making most of the classic Marvel vs Capcom games incredibly difficult to find or purchase.

While most fans likely believed that wouldn't be changing anytime soon, both Capcom and Marvel shocked the collective player base during the Nintendo's June 2024 Direct by announcing Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. The compilation features all six classic games of the franchise from the very first, X-Men: Children of the Atom, through to the beloved Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes. However, one element that was left off the reveal trailer was an actual release date, simply left as 2024. While Capcom hasn't yet officially confirmed a date, fans may have gotten an early look at it thanks to an accidental store post.

UK retailer ShopTo recently updated its store page for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics with all of the game details, including seemingly confirming the release date as November 22, 2024. However, it appears the store caught the accidental mistake early and quickly removed it, though eagle eyed fans caught the post before it was removed and posted the information on the ResetEra forum.

Leaked Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Release Date

  • November 22, 2024

While fans are cautioned to take the leak with a grain of salt until Capcom or Marvel officially confirms the date, releasing a game during the holiday window does make sense. With major holidays like Black Friday and Christmas proving to be major shopping related events, having a game available for the end of year rush can be a good move. However, some fans worry that the 2024 Video Game release schedule is a bit crowded already, with major games like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Dragon Age: The Veilgaurd, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, to name a few, potentially taking all of the attention away from other titles during this release window.

Regardless, with how beloved these games are and the reduced price point, the game will likely do just fine. In fact, Capcom seems to be motivated to continue releasing its classic fighting games as Street Fighter 6 producer Shuhei Matsumoto continues to hint at other games making the jump to modern audiences. One recent example of this is the surprise return of SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos during EVO 2024, which many fans are hoping that this could signal even more Capcom vs SNK titles making a comeback as well.

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Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
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Fighting
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Top Critic Avg: 86 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
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Released
September 12, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Blood, Drug Reference, Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco, Violence
Developer(s)
Capcom
Publisher(s)
Capcom
Engine
MT Framework
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Marvel Vs. Capcom
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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The legendary crossover hits are back!

Jump into this collection of arcade classics from the fan-favorite Marvel and Capcom crossover games!

Dive into an action-packed lineup consisting of seven unique titles, including heavy hitters like X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes. The collection also includes the rare beat 'em up game, THE PUNISHER.

Each game in the collection can be played online or co-op!

Whether you're new to the series or you played back in the arcades, players of all levels can enjoy these timeless classics together!

Included Games:

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
THE PUNISHER

Number of Players
1-2
Genre(s)
Action, Fighting