How SNK vs. Capcom Could Adapt for the Modern Fighting Game Scene

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Marvel vs. Capcom 2 is one of the most legendary fighting games of all time, but it wasn't the only iconic crossover fighter from its era. Capcom and its rival SNK came together to produce Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000, Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, and SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos, as well as a few smaller titles. While SNK’s SVC Chaos is more remembered for its flaws nowadays, the second Capcom vs. SNK title is held up as one of the best fighting games Capcom has produced. With tons of characters across Street Fighter, The King of Fighters, and a few other series, CVS2 remains popular among fighting game community veterans.

Things have changed since then, and due to SNK's financial troubles and Capcom's shaky fighting game efforts, the dream of a Capcom vs. SNK 3 appeared dead for many years. However, with a revitalized Street Fighter 5 and a continuously growing King of Fighters 15, the prospects for these companies' next games look good. Even more exciting is what may lie beyond them, as some official SNK vs. Capcom art appeared at EVO 2022. SNK producer Yasuyuki Oda has stated that both companies are interested in bringing the crossover back to life, and that could be a huge deal if executed right.

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At this point, the clout of the past two CVS entries should be enough to sell a million copies with the name Capcom vs. SNK 3 alone. However, going beyond that and retaining players is another matter. Taste in fighting games has refined over the years, and another Capcom vs. SNK or SNK vs. Capcom must adapt to the modern landscape. The first step is functional rollback netcode and stable matchmaking that ensures players can jump between games quickly.