Capcom has revealed that its next collection of retro fighting games, the aptly named Capcom Fighting Collection 2, will release on May 16 for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The new collection will feature eight classic Capcom fighting games, including the fan-favorite cross-over Capcom vs. SNK, multiplayer free-for-all brawlers Power Stone 2, and obscure gems like Plasma Sword, just to name a few.
Like other recent Capcom compilations, physical editions will only be available for Nintendo Switch and PS4 on launch day. If you plan on picking up Capcom Fighting Collection 2 and like comic books, you’ll probably want to preorder your copy soon.
Just like with the recently released Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, physical edition preorders of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 come with an exclusive comic book.
Only the initial batch of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 physical copies will include an all-new Capcom vs. SNK comic made by Udon Entertainment in honor of the crossover series’ return in this new collection. While this isn’t strictly a preorder bonus–the comic will be included in launch copies–supplies are limited, so preordering will ensure you get a copy that includes the comic.
If you haven’t picked up the physical edition of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, which released November 22, you probably missed out on the exclusive comic at this point, but you can save $20 on the great compilation for Nintendo Switch and PS4 at Amazon.
$40 | Releases May 16
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 physical editions for Nintendo Switch and PS4 physical editions are available to preorder at multiple major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. Digital preorders are available for PlayStation, Switch, Xbox, and PC via Steam.
There are eight total games included in the collection, including several cult classics that haven’t seen official re-releases in decades–if at all. Here’s the full list of titles included in Capcom Fighting Collection 2:
- Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro
- Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millenium 2001
- Capcom Fighting Evolution
- Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper
- Power Stone
- Power Stone 2
- Project Justice
- Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein
While there are several great fighting games in this release, Capcom Fighting Collection 2’s marquee titles are Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight Pro and Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark Of The Millenium 2001. These two games were big deals at the time of their original release, bringing together a roster of characters from two of the biggest fighting game studios of all time. Fans have waited years for the crossover series to return, and the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 will finally bring Capcom vs. SNK to modern consoles.
That’s an impressive lineup for a budget-priced collection–especially considering these will be playable with online matchmaking and rollback netcode.
Like the first Capcom Fighting Collection and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, numerous quality-of-life features have been added to all eight games, including a series of challenges/milestones to track your progression throughout each game.
If you want to mimic the look of old TVs and arcade cabinets, you can cycle through different display filters to add scanlines. When playing offline, you can take advantage of a quick save feature to try again without needing to replay other fights first. Other user-friendly additions include optional one-button special moves and difficulty sliders for offline solo content.
In addition to the gameplay-focused additions, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 has a handful of extras for longtime fans, including a music player and galleries of concept art, posters, design documents, and marquee cards.