
The return of the fighting game series SNK vs. Capcom has been heavily requested. Sure, there's been some Neo Geo Pocket Color games re-released on the Switch in recent times, so how about a modern revival?
Well, the good news is that SNK producer Yauyuki Oda - the individual behind SNK's more recent fighting games - seems to be aware of this. Speaking to our friends at VGC, Oda referenced how popular some SNK and Capcom collaborative promo posters were at EVO 2022 this year, which was apparently enough to reconfirm interest in the revival of the series.
He even went on to mention how "all sides" and "both parties" were keen on the idea, when asked about the possibility of a new game (via VGC):
“Definitely in the future, that’s something that I think everybody on all sides, in both parties, are interested in making a reality.
“Especially after we saw the reaction to the [Evo posters]… it helped us reconfirm that that is probably one of the most wanted things from the fighting game community across the entire world.”
Admittedly the team hasn't "really talked in detail with anybody at Capcom" about a revival of SNK vs. Capcom just yet, but the poster is intended to be the first step towards something in the future.
“But recently, we haven’t actually done anything with Capcom, even on character collaboration stuff. So that poster [at Evo], in our sense, was the first step towards maybe something like that happening in the future.”
Oda added how SNK obviously has a lot of experience in crossovers through games like Tekken (Akuma, Geese), Smash Bros. (Terry Bogard) and Samurai Shodown (Baiken) and hoped the next collab would happen within at least the next decade:
"....20 years is definitely too long for me. We'll try and get it done in 10!"
Would you like to see SNK vs. Capcom revived? Have you played Card Fighters' Clash or SNK vs. Capcom: Match of the Millenium on the Switch yet? Comment down below.
[source videogameschronicle.com]
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I don´t know....
SNK vs Capcom was terrible.
Capcom vs Snk was fine...
I prefer Capcom vs Snk 3 than Snk vs Capcom....
I definitely be interested. I used to play Capcom Vs SNK 2 so much back in the day. That game actually got me into SNK games.
Would enjoy a new Capcom vs. SNK game but I'm not holding my breath, as it will take more then just 'being interested' to convince me something could actually happen in the future.
No thanks, the game wouldn’t use sprites so it would be ugly. And it would only have 12 characters and the rest would be DLC.
Can’t believe both Republicans and Democrats are up for a new SNK vs Capcom. Who knew this issue would be the one to unite a divided nation.
Why not? Could be fun Kinda sad that if it does happen as some1 said before alot of dlc characters... hate that.
Closest thing we get to a Capcom vs. SNK 3 right now.
Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury vs. Ryu from Street Fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Terry Bogard from King of Fighters vs. Garuda from Street Fighter EX in Fighting EX Layer

Geese Howard from Fatal Fury vs. Akuma / Gouki from Street Fighter in Tekken 7

@ecco6t9 KOF XV launched with 39.
@Rykdrew I second this mate
I have Capcom vs SNK 2 on both pal and Japanese Dreamcast, PS2, Gamecube, Xbox and PS3
@Rykdrew But then KOF XV is more fun than Street Fighter V in my opinion. I think either would do a pretty good job if they put effort in.
I really want a capcom vs sink fighting game, and I’m sure a lot do, I would buy it at the drop of a hat if they made one.
Hell yeah day one for me.
Tatsunoko vs Capcom remake would be even better !
I played the hell out of Capcom vs SNK 2 EO on Nintendo GameCube. I'd love to get a new instalment on Switch
Capcom vs SNK 2 is, IMHO, one of the best fighting games of all time.
If they can build up on that with a new entry, then, it will be an amazing game.
I'd love to see a Capcom take on 2D Nintendo fighters in a post-Smash Ultimate world. Capcom vs Nintendo (or Capcom vs Smash), make it happen!
How about getting the Capcom vs SNKs on Switch first?
First; release a compilation of all the previous CvS and SvC games.
Then; Capcom vs SNK 3!
Yes please! I know it won't be, but I'd love if it were pixel art like those old games because jesus, those sprites with those 3D backdrops were absolutely WONDERFUL.
Please Hylia, let this happen. I will take a port of SVC Chaos in the meantime.
If there gonna be a compilation of previous SNK vs. Capcom/Capcom vs. SNK games... They need to take PS2 version as basis, not the arcade ones. Graphically they looks the same, but content wise - PS2 is a lot better. I'm tired of these straight arcade ports...
Been requesting this for years. Would definitely get me back into the genre.
I'd be happy if they just ported the first two games to Switch. I've played the hell out of CvS2 on gamecube but never actually played the first one. Oh and they might as well throw in SvC:Chaos while they're at it.
@Vyacheslav333 I agree, home versions of these arcade game tend to had exclusive features that makes it worth getting. I would had love to get Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max with proper home conversion instead of a handheld conversion on the PSP.
@OldManHermit The first Capcom vs. SNK game was horrible though cause they had that lame ratio system where one tier of characters are stronger or weaker than others so when you play in team battle if you want to choose more than one character you must choose the weaker tier ones, choosing a stronger gets you only one and choosing two medium tier gets you two characters. The team battle ratio system is unlike the one in KOF, the Marvel games, Tatsunoko, or even the sequel. I would had just prefer a port of the second game with all the stages from both the first and second and not prefer a port of the first game or the Pro version. Also the first game used a four button setup instead of 6 button so Capcom characters who had moves that used medium attack are going to be very awkward to play.
@Serpenterror Ah, that's good to know thanks. I'd still like to give it shot, but based on what you've said I likely won't pay an arm and leg for it if I ever see a copy out in the wild.
It is a crime we have the SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium (that's the NEOGEO Pocket Color game) on the Switch, but we don't have the two Capcom vs. SNK games or SNK vs. Capcom Chaos, not even on ACA NEOGEO. Particularly now that the portable game is available and Capcom allowed SNK to release Mega Man Battle & Fighters.
I'd like to play those again, especially Capcom vs SNK 2, before a new entry.
@Serpenterror Would Terry vs. Mega Man or Miis dressed like Dante (from Devil May Cry), a Monster Hunter or Arthur (from Ghosts 'n' Goblins) in Smash count?
@ecco6t9 I tend to agree. NOW, if they hired Arc Systems to do it, it could look incredible. I've always wanted. Them to do a Alpha 3 looking 3D game.
@Friscobay not gonna happen. Too many licenses and poor sales. This is a game that will be lost to history
@shinokami whatever dude, it has already happened once and it was awesome.
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