

Mika's team was responsible for the re-release of Marvel vs. Six hours after Maximilian posted his video, Mike Mika, the studio head for Digital Eclipse (previously known as Backbone Entertainment), tweeted in response to the growing #FREEMVC2 trend. Related: Is Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 a Great Start For Newcomers? The only way to play this game today is to buy it from a second-hand seller, which can be very expensive, or to have downloaded the game before its removal from stores a decade ago but with the latest #FREEMVC2 trend, there seems to be a little light forming at the end of that tunnel. Capcom 2 on modern-day consoles ever since its disappearance. Unfortunately, these games did not fill the hole seemingly left by its predecessor, as fans have advocated for the re-release of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and the less well-received Marvel vs. Since then, it has faded into obscurity, despite having sequels in the forms of Marvel vs. Alas, it did not make an appearance due to the event's cancellation.

Evo 2020 would have been the first time the game had appeared at the event in a decade. Capcom 2 would return as a part of the Evo 2020 games lineup for its 20th anniversary. To the delight and surprise of fans, Evo announced that Marvel vs. Capcom 2 in HD for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 and even found its way onto Apple's App store in 2012. However, it was removed from stores in 2013 and left in digital limbo due to Capcom's licensing agreements with Marvel Comics coming to an end.


In 2009, Backbone Entertainment re-released Marvel vs. Related: Resident Evil: How Marvel Revealed the STARS Team's DOOMED Mission Capcom 2, and gamers want to see the series return in the modern day. Capcom has seen multiple iterations over the years, but none have been quite as influential for gamers as Marvel vs. Capcom series if they are not a member of the FGC or are unfamiliar with arcade classics, and it is not their fault. It also became a staple fighting game at Evolution Championship Series (Evo), appearing in every Evo from 2002 until 2010.ĭespite being one of the most significant fighting games ever, many players may not recognize this entry in the Marvel vs. After arcades lost relevancy, the crossover fighting game made the rounds on home consoles, including Sega Dreamcast, Playstation 2 and Xbox. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes made a name for itself in arcades back in 2000, where it quickly became one of the most popular fighting games of the time. Maximilian Dood, a YouTuber and influential member of the Fighting Game Community, uploaded a video on Twitter with a simple goal: get #MVC2 trending.
