The practice of removing titles from a digital storefront is not an uncommon one, especially as it pertains to specific licenses. Related: Why Proper Fighting Game Rollback Netcode Is Important Capcom titles were removed from their digital storefronts with three days of notice. Two years later, however, both Marvel vs. The addition of rollback netcode and accessibility on modern consoles allowed MvC2 to see a second life even as its sequel, Marvel vs.
MvC2's solid online play allowed the fighting game title to see activity in a modern format as players were able to not only purchase this fighting game classic, but they would also be able to play with their friends around the world. The digital release of MvC2 allowed the game to see new life on newer hardware, as well as the ability to play online using a rollback infrastructure. The title originated in arcades, then was ported to the Sega Dreamcast, Sony's PlayStation 2, and the original Xbox through 2002 before coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2009 as a digital-only title. Originally released in 2000, MvC2 has only seen a handful of releases through its history.
Capcom 2's lack of availability over the last eight years has eventually led to a Twitter campaign to bring back the legendary fighting game.
