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Limited Run Games has announced that MARVEL MaXimum Collection will launch digitally on March 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Physical editions will also be available for pre-order from March 27 through May 24, giving fans plenty of time to grab a piece of Marvel gaming history.
A Comprehensive Tour of Marvel’s Early Gaming Legacy
The collection celebrates six classic Marvel titles from the Arcade, 8-bit, and 16-bit eras, offering both nostalgia and modern convenience. With games spanning multiple genres and featuring iconic heroes, MARVEL MaXimum Collection is designed for both longtime fans and newcomers eager to experience the origins of Marvel’s video game universe.
Gamers can expect every major console and arcade iteration included, meaning you can enjoy every punch, web-swing, and optic blast exactly as it appeared decades ago—or with updated features for today’s systems.
What’s Included in the Collection
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X-Men: The Arcade Game (Arcade) – Team up online with up to six players to battle Magneto’s forces in the definitive mutant beat ’em up.
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Captain America and The Avengers (Arcade, SEGA Genesis / NES) – Play as Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Vision across the cinematic arcade original or the NES platforming version.
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Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage (SNES, Genesis) – Battle through New York City in this comic-inspired crossover, choosing between the Super Nintendo’s vibrant palette or the Genesis’ grittier style.
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Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (SNES, Genesis) – Go solo or team up in two-player co-op to take on the Life Foundation and Carnage’s offspring.
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Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge (SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear) – Experience Marvel’s history of handheld gaming while navigating Arcade’s deadly “Murderworld.”
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Silver Surfer (NES) – Test your skills in one of the most challenging 8-bit shooters, now with rewind and save-state support.
Modern Features for Classic Fun
MARVEL MaXimum Collection doesn’t just repackage the originals—it enhances them with modern gameplay conveniences:
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Archives – Explore high-resolution scans of original box art, manuals, and vintage ads.
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Music Player – Listen to the iconic chip-tune scores from every version.
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Rewind & Save States – Tackle tough stages with the ability to rewind or save anywhere.
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Display Options – Choose crisp modern pixels or CRT-style scanlines for a retro feel.
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Rollback Netcode – Especially for X-Men: The Arcade Game, ensuring smoother online multiplayer.
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Museum & Cheat Menus – Dive deeper into the Marvel gaming world and experiment with gameplay.
Why Fans Should Care
Whether you grew up with quarters at the arcade or a controller at home, MARVEL MaXimum Collection delivers a superhero-sized slice of gaming history. It’s a celebration of Marvel’s early video game legacy, packed with beloved characters, varied gameplay, and modern enhancements that make the classics accessible and fun today.
With digital launch on March 27 and physical pre-orders opening the same day, fans have plenty of opportunities to experience the full history of Marvel in gaming.
