Update [Sun 21st Jul, 2024 06:45 BST]:

As promised, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics made an appearance at EVO 2024 this weekend. Not only was it playable to the general public on the show floor, but it was also showcased by some veterans, including the fighting game and EVO legend Justin Wong.


Original article [Fri 19th Jul, 2024 05:30 BST]:

This weekend is EVO 2024 and while the full roster of games has already been revealed, it seems there'll be some other surprises...

Capcom's official Marvel vs. Capcom social media account has announced it will be hosting a special "casual community livestream" which will showcase the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics from the show floor on 19th July. You'll be able to see it in action on Capcom USA's Twitch channel:

This new collection was a surprise announcement during Nintendo's June Direct broadcast. It's arriving at some point later this year and will include a total of seven games, with additional content like a museum, training modes, online functionality. and more. A physical version has also been confirmed.

Apart from the MvC Collection, EVO 2024 will also feature Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear Strive, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Under Night In-Birth II Sys: Celes, Mortal Kombat 1, King of Fighters XV and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.

If there is any other Switch or Nintendo-related news at EVO 2024, we'll be sure to let you know.

Will you be watching EVO 2024 this weekend? Looking forward to the Marvel vs. Capcom Collection? Let us know in the comments.