SNK's Take on a Revived Capcom vs. SNK
Current Status
There has been a noticeable resurgence in the world of fighting games, particularly those from SNK and Capcom. This includes appearances of SNK characters like Terry Bogard in various crossover game series such as Street Fighter 6 and upcoming titles like Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, which has intensified fan demand for a new installment in the classic fighting game series, Capcom vs. SNK.
The Official Take
During an interview at the Tokyo Game Show, SNK producers Yasuyuki Oda and Joshua Weatherford were asked about the possibility of another Capcom vs. SNK. Here's what they had to say:
- Oda:
We're very aware that the worldwide fighting game community keeps saying, "Please make a new Capcom vs. SNK", right... We're very aware of this, haha!
To be perfectly honest, the hurdle for doing something like that is quite high, but we're always in communication with the development teams at Capcom and we're on very good terms, so I don't think it's impossible.
- Weatherford:
It might be a long path to get there, but we're steadily moving forward. For me personally, what I'd like to do next is bring Capcom vs. SNK back. Kind of like Super Smash Bros.
I know that Oda-san isn't a fan of this idea, but Ryu is in Fortnite, right? Let Terry shoot a gun too, and revive Capcom vs. SNK there! Fall Guys has Terry and Mai so, if they can bring Ryu and Chun-Li there, we could bring Capcom vs. SNK back to life in a lot of different areas!
What do you think about the possibility of a new Capcom vs. SNK game? Do you believe the hurdles can be overcome, or would it be wiser to pursue more crossovers and integrations into other games?