SNK vs. Capcom
Crossover fighting series between Capcom and SNK.
SNK vs. Capcom, also known as Capcom vs. SNK, is a series of crossover fighting games developed by either Capcom or SNK, featuring characters from both companies' franchises. The series began in 1999 after a misreading of a magazine cover led to fan demand, and includes both fighting games and a collectible card game spin-off. Reception has varied, with Capcom-developed titles receiving positive reviews and SNK-developed titles initially receiving mixed reviews but later gaining cult classic status.
- field
- Video game crossover series
- known_for
- Crossover fighting games featuring Capcom and SNK characters
- first_release
- 1999
- developers
- Capcom, SNK
- platforms
- Neo Geo Pocket Color, Neo Geo, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Nintendo Switch, Windows, PlayStation 4
Lore & Background
The series originated from a misreading of an Arcadia magazine cover that said 'KOF vs. SF,' leading fans to believe a crossover fighting game was coming. In 1999, Capcom and SNK signed a deal that allowed multiple games, resulting in more than two fighting titles across both franchises. The series includes both SNK-produced titles (SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium and SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos) and Capcom-produced titles (Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 and Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001). A collectible card game spin-off, SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters, was produced between 1999 and 2006.
Reader's Guide
The SNK vs. Capcom series holds significance as a landmark crossover between two major fighting game companies, blending characters from Street Fighter and The King of Fighters among others. The Capcom-developed titles, particularly Capcom vs. SNK 2, are widely regarded as classics, while the SNK-developed titles have been reappraised as cult classics. The series went on hiatus after SNK's bankruptcy canceled plans for a 3D installment, but characters from both companies have appeared together in games like Tekken 7, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Granblue Fantasy. In 2024, multiple crossovers were announced, including Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui in Street Fighter 6, and Ken Masters and Chun-Li in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, sparking speculation about a potential revival. The legacy of the series is marked by its influence on crossover fighting games and its enduring fan demand.
Did You Know?
- The series originated from a misreading of an Arcadia magazine cover that said 'KOF vs. SF'.
- Capcom vs. SNK 3 was never officially announced or confirmed as a planned title, and SNK's bankruptcy did not directly cancel any Capcom project.
- SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS is considered the last crossover game between the two companies.
- In 2024, Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui became the first third-party guest characters in a mainline Street Fighter game.
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