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Capcom has announced thatCapcom Fighting Collection 2is set to release on May 14, 2025, for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch players. The compilation game that offers some ofCapcom’s classic fighting titles is the sequel to 2022’sCapcom Fighting Collection, which came out to a positive reception.
A few years ago, Capcom marked the 35th anniversary of one of its most popular franchises,Street Fighter, with the release ofCapcom Fighting Collection. This compilation enabled fans to relive their memories of playing vintage arcade games, such asDarkstalkers: The Night WarriorsandVampire Savior 2: The Lord of Vampire, on modern platforms. Now, the Japanese gaming giant plans to roll out its direct follow-up,Capcom Fighting Collection 2, giving players access toeight more old titles from different Capcom IPs. For longtime fans, this development continues an enjoyable run of re-released classics, having just receivedMarvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsin September 2024.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2recently revealed its May 16 launch date, alongside some pre-order bonuses. The classic games compilation that features avariety of Capcom’s fighting game franchises, such asStreet Fighter,Capcom vs. SNK, andPower Stone, will offer those who pre-order any version of the game a pair of bonus songs that can be played exclusively in the game’s Museum mode. These tracks are “Soy Sauce for Geese"and “Rival Schools Medley” rearranged by the developer’s in-house sound team, CAP-JAMS. On the other hand, some pre-orders ofCapcom Fighting Collection 2’s physical edition will come with an originalCapcom vs SNK-based comic, according to theofficial website.
Capcom’s Revival of Old Games to Continue Well Beyond Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Whether it be a re-release likeMarvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsor a full-blown remake like 2023’sResident Evil 4, Capcom has fallen back to existing games in its vast library in recent years. This strategy has proved fruitful for the Osaka-based developer, especially with itsResident Evilremakes becoming huge successes. Based on the strong performance of these games andCapcom’s goldmine of popular IPs, it seems reasonable for theMegamancreator to continue revisiting more of its vintage titles in the future.
In the latest move on this front, Capcom recently revealed that anOnimusha 2remaster is currently in the works. The action-adventure game, which originally hit the shelves in 2002, is expected to arrive later in 2025. Interestingly, while the original title was a PlayStation exclusive, the remaster has been confirmed to change that.
