Marvel Tokon Returns to Marvel's Prime Gaming Realm
In the world of video games, the Marvel vs. Capcom series has long been a fan favourite, pitting iconic characters from both Marvel and Capcom universes against each other in high-octane battles. However, as we move towards the midpoint of 2025, the series finds itself in an interesting position.
While the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise is still very much alive, it's primarily through the "Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection," a compilation of classic titles that was released digitally in 2024 on PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. This collection, which includes fan-favourites like Marvel Super Heroes and X-Men vs. Street Fighter, has received ongoing updates, including bug fixes and improvements to online play, underscoring Capcom's continued support for the series' legacy entries.
However, when it comes to new entries in the series or future collaborations between Marvel Games and Capcom, the outlook is currently cautious. The industry trend, where major fighting game studios tend to focus on one flagship fighting game per generation, expanding it via DLC rather than launching new standalone titles, seems to be a factor. Capcom is currently focusing on "Street Fighter 6" as its main fighting game, making a new Marvel vs. Capcom installment unlikely in the near future.
This doesn't mean that the competitive scene for the series' classic games is dying down. In fact, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is experiencing a resurgence in popularity within the competitive fighting game community. The upcoming Evo 2025 tournament is predicted to feature the largest MvC2 event in the game’s 25-year history, suggesting sustained enthusiasm and support for the series' classic games.
Meanwhile, the development of a new 4v4 tag team fighter game, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, was initiated by PlayStation with the goal of bringing Marvel back to the forefront of the tag-team fighting genre. Scheduled for release in 2026, the game features several characters making their debut in the fighting game genre, such as Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes), Storm, and Doctor Doom.
The audience for fighting games is eager to play with a new Marvel game, and the success of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls could potentially renew Capcom's desire to get the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise back on track. Capcom producer Shuhei Mastumoto has expressed interest in collaborating with Marvel again to bring back the Marvel vs. Capcom series.
In summary, fans can enjoy continued support for classic Marvel vs. Capcom titles and remain hopeful but realistic about new developments in the series. The future of the Marvel vs. Capcom series remains uncertain, but the passion of its fans and the willingness of both Marvel and Capcom to collaborate suggest that we may yet see more epic battles between these iconic characters in the future.
- On Gizmodo, an article discusses the ongoing popularity of the Marvel vs. Capcom series, highlighting the 'Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection' and its updates.
- On Io9, a piece speculates about the possible future collaborations between Marvel Games and Capcom, despite the current focus on 'Street Fighter 6' by Capcom.
- In the realm of technology, the development of 'Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls', a new 4v4 tag team fighter game, showcases the potential for reviving the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise.
