Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch

Capcom has officially unveiled the release date for Capcom Fighting Collection 2, confirming the highly anticipated compilation will launch worldwide on Nintendo Switch on May 16, 2024.

Announced in a newly released pre-order trailer, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings together an all-star roster of classic fighting games, each optimized for modern platforms and featuring robust online capabilities. Continuing Capcom’s tradition of delivering arcade favorites to new audiences, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 includes nine iconic titles: Capcom vs.

SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro, Capcom vs.

SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, Project Justice, Power Stone, Power Stone 2, and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein.

Each game will be playable on the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop, catering to both long-time fans and newcomers eager to experience fighting game history firsthand. A standout feature of this collection is universal online play support, powered by rollback netcode technology.

Rollback netcode is designed to provide smoother and more responsive online matches, addressing latency issues and enhancing competitive play across all included titles.

Capcom has also implemented a suite of online options, marking a significant commitment to quality multiplayer experiences for Switch users. Speaking in reference to the collection’s comprehensive online mode, a Capcom spokesperson stated that the inclusion of rollback netcode for every game ensures players receive the best matchmaking and gameplay experience possible, regardless of geographic location. Capcom has a storied legacy in the fighting game genre, with franchises like Street Fighter, Power Stone, and Capcom vs.

SNK earning critical acclaim and strong sales over the years.

The company’s original release of the Capcom Fighting Collection in 2022 brought renewed attention to these timeless games, and the sequel aims to expand that success with a broader selection and enhanced online functionality. Nintendo Switch owners will be able to pre-order Capcom Fighting Collection 2 via the Nintendo eShop or through select retailers.

With its diverse lineup of beloved franchises, robust online support, and modern enhancements, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is poised to become a must-have title for both dedicated fighting game enthusiasts and collectors of gaming classics. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launches globally on Nintendo Switch on May 16, 2024.

For those interested in reliving arcade history or competing online with friends, this highly anticipated compilation delivers a definitive fighting game experience on Nintendo’s popular hybrid console.

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