Capcom has always been infamous for this one: creating a full hype machine with the launch of Capcom Fighting Collection 2. And since then, they have remained immensely active about the venture.{https://www.fightmagazine.com/updates/capcom-fighting-collection-2-the-next-incredible-roster/} A whole roster has been released for fans to play with; now they entice them to celebrate fighter pride through profile cards. Say, Aye: 18 arty pictures to choose from. All you have to do is grab one, share it on social media with #MyCFC2Card, and consider yourself automatically invited to a fight club.
But actually, what are these cards for? A very confused fan named ANTIQUELEGEND asked such a question. And indeed, what a good one it is. These are not inventory items with which you can do anything; they are more in the manner of calling cards: fully customized, “This is me!” Think of it like showing up at an arcade with your custom fight stick. It’s about showcasing your style and finding people to throw punches with and just bask in that FGC vibe.
The answers, meanwhile, are a whole mood- vibe. Some are simply eager to get in there, such as the one given by Sjayz88 calling the collection “fantastic.” Then come the people making more hardcore appeals-people like meyerpark who already have a wishlist for Capcom Fighting Collection 3. This guy actually went down the deep cuts; Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha, Rival Schools, and even Onimusha Blade Warriors-the dude has a whole vision board for the next box art involving character lineups and everything.
Then, there arises the CVS2 junta-ooh, that CVS2 junta! Vigorously, with multiple players from various camps calling upon Capcom for surrender of the EO version in favor of reincarnating the arcade edition for ranked play: smoothcat5 states, “No one wants to play EO,” and for real, that is the truth. The EO speed tweak just doesn’t hit, man.
It’s not all about requests here and demands-there’s vibe-stirring, too. Like dadget2 joking that Capcom should tweet, “F the big three. It’s just big me,” because, really, Capcom’s been on the move for a good 15 years or more now. This collection, alongside Street Fighter 6 and everything else, has practically put them in the driver’s seat.
And so, about Street Fighter 6, the Ingrid rumor kind of infected the replies. ConradoJavier4 is all for Ingrid being the hidden boss like G was in SF5, and KoriandL66265 side-eyed Capcom’s “bipolar” censorship choices (you know what I’m talking about, right? Elena’s classic outfit).
So yes, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 has really come, and the fans are loud. The cards are just the beginnings. Whether classic allegiances or online fight territories or just to watch the new madness meyerpark will unleash in the reply section, one thing to remember: fighting spirit is here to stay with Capcom.
Now go grab your card, and get ready to throw some hands.
