Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Achieves 1 Million Sales Milestone on Nintendo Switch and Beyond

In a significant achievement for the fighting game community, Capcom has announced that Marvel Vs.

Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics has surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide since its September 2024 launch.

The collection, available on platforms including the Nintendo Switch via the eShop, brings together a selection of classic entries from one of gaming's most iconic crossover series, celebrating the enduring popularity of both Capcom and Marvel properties. Sharing the news through a global social media update, Capcom thanked players for their overwhelming support: "Global sales for MARVEL vs.

CAPCOM Fighting Collection have exceeded 1 million units.

We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated fans for making this milestone possible and look forward to your continued support." Originally debuting in arcades and later finding new audiences on home consoles, the Marvel Vs.

Capcom franchise is renowned for its fast-paced tag-team battles, over-the-top special moves, and roster featuring beloved characters from both the Capcom and Marvel universes.

The success of Marvel Vs.

Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics underscores the collection’s appeal to both long-time fans and newcomers, further solidifying Capcom's reputation for preserving arcade heritage on modern platforms like the Nintendo Switch. Despite this commercial success, the prospect of a brand-new Marvel Vs.

Capcom installment appears uncertain.

Marvel, now collaborating with Sony Interactive Entertainment and acclaimed fighting game developer Arc System Works (noted for their work on Guilty Gear -Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ), is currently investing resources into Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls for PlayStation 5 and PC.

With Marvel Tōkon scheduled for a 2026 release, industry insiders suggest that Capcom may shift focus toward reviving other beloved series, such as Capcom vs.

SNK. Notably, Hideaki Itsuno—director of Capcom vs.

SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium—recently expressed his interest in developing a third entry in the series.

Itsuno stated that, with the necessary licensing from Capcom and SNK, he would pursue development through his new venture, Lightspeed Japan Studio. For now, Marvel Vs.

Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics stands as a testament to the franchise’s enduring appeal and Capcom’s commitment to celebrating its storied fighting game legacy.

Fans can find the collection available on the Nintendo Switch eShop and other modern platforms, ensuring a new generation can experience the timeless thrill of these legendary arcade brawlers.

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