SVC Chaos: A Surprise Return to PC, Switch, and PS4
SNK's surprise announcement at EVO 2024 sent shockwaves through the fighting game community: SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos is back! Now available on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4, this classic crossover title receives a modern update, bringing its iconic roster and fast-paced action to a new generation of players. (Xbox players, unfortunately, are left out of this revival.)
Modernized Mayhem: Enhanced SVC Chaos
The re-release boasts a revamped experience. A roster of 36 characters from both SNK and Capcom franchises – including Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui (Fatal Fury), the Mars People (Metal Slug), Tessa (Red Earth), and Capcom stalwarts Ryu and Ken (Street Fighter) – ensures a dream match-up of legendary proportions.
Key improvements include updated rollback netcode for smoother online play, and enhanced multiplayer options with single, double elimination, and round-robin tournament modes. A hitbox viewer provides insightful gameplay analysis, and a gallery showcases 89 pieces of artwork.
From Arcade Legend to Modern Revival
The return of SVC Chaos is monumental. Originally released in 2003, the game's absence for over two decades reflects SNK's past challenges, including bankruptcy and the transition from arcades to home consoles. Despite this, the dedicated fanbase kept the memory alive. This re-release is a testament to that enduring passion, making the game accessible to a wider audience.
Capcom's Future Crossover Ambitions
In a recent interview with Dexerto, Street Fighter 6 producer Shuhei Matsumoto revealed Capcom's desire to explore new crossover projects, potentially including a new Marvel vs. Capcom entry or a fresh collaboration with SNK. While acknowledging the significant undertaking such projects represent, Matsumoto emphasized the importance of reintroducing classic titles to modern audiences, laying the groundwork for future collaborations.
The successful re-release of past Marvel titles, he explained, was the result of years of discussions with Marvel, finally culminating in a mutually beneficial opportunity. The energy surrounding community-driven tournaments like EVO played a pivotal role in reigniting interest and making these revivals a reality.
