During the latest Nintendo Direct, Capcom surprised fans with the announcement of Capcom Fighting Collection 2, set to launch in 2025. This upcoming collection is a treasure trove for fighting game enthusiasts, bringing back several classic titles that have been long overdue for a re-release, including the highly anticipated Power Stone games.
A Nostalgic Revival: Power Stone and SNK vs. Capcom
Among the eight games included in this collection, the Power Stone series stands out as a particularly exciting addition. Originally launched on Sega's Dreamcast, Power Stone and its sequel have been out of reach for many gamers since the Dreamcast era, with the sequel only making a brief appearance on the PSP. This re-release will be the first time these fan-favorite games are widely available again, offering both nostalgia and new experiences for players.
The collection also revives two iconic entries from the SNK vs. Capcom series: Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro and Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001. These games represent a golden age of crossover fighting games and are highly regarded for their deep mechanics and exciting matchups.
Complete List of Included Games
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 features a total of eight games, each bringing its unique flavor to the collection:
- Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro
- Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
- Power Stone
- Power Stone 2
- Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper
- Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein
- Capcom Fighting Evolution
- Project Justice
Platform Availability and Exclusions
While the collection is set to launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC, it will notably skip Xbox platforms. This exclusion aligns with Capcom's recent trend, as seen with the upcoming Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, which also bypasses Xbox due to reported engine issues making the port cost-prohibitive.