Some of the greatest superhero names of the 8-bit and 16-bit eras are making a comeback. Today, Limited Run Games announced the MARVEL MaXimum Collection, a curated treasure trove of six classic comic book titles hitting the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Featuring heavy hitters from Konami’s golden age like X-Men: The Arcade Game and Captain America and The Avengers, the collection promises to preserve these legendary titles with a host of modern features. Here is the official announcement with everything you need to know:
Marvel Games and Limited Run Games Open the Vault to a Treasure Trove of Retro Action: Announcing MARVEL MaXimum Collection for PC and Console!
MaXimum Fun Meets MaXimum Thrills in This Curated Collection of Classics, Coming to Nintendo® Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam
Apex, North Carolina – February 25, 2026 – Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical games, announced today MARVEL MaXimum Collection, a compendium of classic Marvel titles from the golden age of gaming, coming soon to PC and console and created in collaboration with Marvel Games and Konami Digital Entertainment (KONAMI).
Featuring six classic titles from the Arcade, 8-bit, and 16-bit consoles, MARVEL MaXimum Collection includes a host of fan favorites, each evoking the endless spirit, imagination, and non-stop action that made the originals so beloved for a generation of gamers.
Arriving on Nintendo® Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, MARVEL MaXimum Collection represents a comprehensive gathering of Marvel’s early gaming legacy, reborn for a modern gaming audience.
MARVEL MaXimum Collection | Reveal Trailer
More than a mere game, MARVEL MaXimum Collection is one for the True Believers, a Super Hero-sized helping of history, taking gamers on a comprehensive tour of Marvel’s gaming legacy. Spanning multiple genres and a multitude of the world’s greatest heroes, gamers can experience every pixelated punch, web-swing, and optic blast across multiple platforms. Refusing to play favorites, MARVEL MaXimum Collection doesn’t just feature one version of a particular game; here, every major console and arcade iteration is included! Whether you grew up with a controller in your hand or a roll of quarters in your pocket, the MARVEL MaXimum Collection is the ultimate collection of comic book classics! Here’s what’s included:
X-Men: The Arcade Game (Arcade)
- The definitive mutant beat-’em-up returns! Experience the legendary cabinet action with full online multiplayer support for up to six players. Choose your favorite X-Man and take on Magneto’s army with the ultimate team-up experience.
Captain America and The Avengers (Arcade, Sega® Genesis/Mega Drive, NES)
- Take control of Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Vision as you experience the cinematic arcade original or the unique platforming spin of the NES.
Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage (Super Nintendo™, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive)
- Based on the iconic comic crossover, gamers take to the streets of NYC battling hordes of nefarious bad guys, all to the sound of a rockin’ 16-bit soundtrack! Switch between the rich color palette of the Super Nintendo version, or dive in and enjoy the Genesis/Mega Drive version’s gritty vibe. Whatever you choose, carnage is guaranteed!
Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive)
- The superlative symbiote sequel! Go solo or team up in two-player co-op to take on the Life Foundation and Carnage’s offspring.
Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge (Super Nintendo™, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Game Boy™, Game Gear™)
- Navigate Arcade’s deadly “Murderworld.” This collection includes the handheld versions of the game, offering a fascinating look at Marvel’s history of on-the-go gaming.
Silver Surfer (NES):
- Test your Super Hero skills against one of the most infamously challenging shooters to ever grace a console! Featuring one of the greatest soundtracks in 8-bit history, this is a shooter that’s tough to master and tougher to put down!
As if six comic book classic titles were not enough, MARVEL MaXimum Collection goes one step further, adding a host of features designed to scratch the itch of modern gamers and collectors alike! Additional features include:
- Archives: Dive into a digital archive featuring high-resolution scans of original box art, instruction manuals, and vintage advertisements.
- Music Player: Kick back and listen to the iconic chip-tune scores from every version of every game in the collection.
- Rewind & Save States: Finally conquer the “Deadly Walls” of Silver Surfer or the boss gauntlets of Arcade’s Revenge with the ability to rewind gameplay and save anywhere.
- Display Options: Play with crisp, modern pixels or recreate the Saturday morning experience with CRT and scanline filters.
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About Limited Run Games:
Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, they have published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke Collector’s Editions. Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form for casual fans and collectors alike. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings, or follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates: @limitedrungames.
About Marvel:
Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.
For more information visit marvel.com. © 2026 MARVEL
About Konami Digital EntertainmentKonami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console, and card games. The company is known for global franchisees as eFootball™️, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en
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