Capcom is preparing to bring a new collection of classic fighting games to modern platforms with Capcom Fighting Collection 2. Featuring a curated selection of both 2D and 3D titles, the collection aims to preserve an important chapter in fighting game history while adding quality-of-life improvements for contemporary players.
Set for release a month away, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 includes eight titles spanning different eras of arcade competition. Among them are Power Stone 2, Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro, and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein. These games that helped define Capcom’s influence across the arcade and home console landscapes.
A Selection of Classics
The full collection will feature:
- Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro
- Capcom vs SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
- Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper
- Power Stone 2
- Project Justice
- Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein
- (Full list includes additional titles not featured in this preview.)
Updated Features for a New Generation
Capcom is introducing several new features intended to make these older titles more accessible. Online multiplayer is supported across all included games, with rollback netcode implemented to minimize input lag and improve match quality for players around the world.
Training modes and quick save options are included, allowing players to practice more efficiently or resume matches easily. There is also an option for one-button special moves, a notable addition aimed at easing newcomers into each game’s unique mechanics. This is a massive win that does not diminish the depth available to experienced players.
Visual presentation can be adjusted with display filters. This gives players the choice between a classic arcade look or a more polished display. The attention to details like this are what can really shape up a collection capturing the feeling of what it was like playing these games.
First Impressions of the Preview Titles
In Power Stone 2, the chaotic four-player arena battles maintain the vibrant energy that made the game a standout during the Dreamcast era. Quick matchmaking settings and training options offer ways for players to experiment with mechanics that were once only mastered through hours of arcade play.
Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro shows careful attention to preserving its original aesthetic while benefiting from smoother online functionality. Move lists and marquee instruction cards provide easy references for newcomers learning its layered groove system.
Meanwhile, Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein presents a unique experience for fans of weapon-based 3D fighters. Its futuristic aesthetic remains intact. Accessibility options help streamline entry into a game that once had a steep learning curve.
Preserving the Sound and Spirit
Across the titles previewed, Capcom has retained the original soundtracks, character voiceovers, and visual flourishes. Players will be able to choose between Japanese and English audio tracks. Restored background music helps maintain the tone and atmosphere of each game. The tracks I had a chance to revisit brought me back to my past days in the arcades!
These preservation choices suggest Capcom is approaching the collection not just as a commercial release, but as a curated archive of a formative period in its fighting game history.
Looking Ahead
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 appears to strike a balance between honoring its source material and making thoughtful updates to welcome a broader audience. Whether players are returning veterans or first-timers, the package is shaping up to offer a flexible and accessible way to experience some of Capcom’s most enduring fighting titles.
More information on the final release, including additional online features and availability details, is expected closer to launch.
Title: Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Release Date: May 15th, 2025
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