Capcom Announces Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, Capcom Arcade Stadium for Switch

Capcom brings a horde of classics back to life with the Capcom Arcade Collection, and Ghosts 'n Goblins leads the way.
Capcom brings a horde of classics back to life with the Capcom Arcade Collection, and Ghosts 'n Goblins leads the way.

Ghosts ‘n Goblins is coming back to life on Nintendo Switch as Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, Capcom announced during The Game Awards 2020. Capcom also announced Capcom Arcade Stadium, a collection of 30 classics, including Street Fighter 2, for Nintendo Switch.

Recommended Videos

Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection is a reboot of the arcade-to-console game, retaining the classic, brutal platforming of the original with updated graphics and a storybook style. It’s scheduled for a February 25, 2021, release.

The Arcade Stadium itself is a bit more involved. The base game is free and comes with a free copy of 1943  The Battle of Midway. From there, players have a few options.

They can purchase the 30 Title Pack, which includes all 30 classic games plus the original Ghosts ‘n Goblins, or they can buy 10 Title Packs, with the original Ghosts ‘n Goblins available as a standalone purchase. These include:

Pack 1: Dawn of the Arcade (’84 – ’88)

  • Vulgus
  • Pirate Ship Higemaru
  • 1942
  • Commando
  • Section Z
  • Tatakai no Banka
  • Legendary Wings
  • Bionic Commando
  • Forgotten Worlds
  • Ghouls n’ Ghosts

Pack 2: Arcade Revolution (’89 – ’92)

  • Strider
  • Dynasty Wars
  • Final Fight
  • 1941  Counter Attack 
  • Senjo no Okami 2
  • Mega Twins
  • Carrier Air Wing
  • Street Fighter 2  The World Warrior 
  • Captain Commando
  • Varth  Operation Thunderstorm 

Pack 3: Arcade Evolution (’92 – ’01)

  • Warriors of Fate
  • Street Fighter 2  Hyper Fighting 
  • Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo
  • Powered Gear  Strategic Variant Armor Equipment 
  • Cyberbots  Fullmetal Madness  
  • 19XX  The War Against Destiny
  • Battle Circuit
  • Giga Wing
  • 1944  The Loop Master 
  • Progear

Each game includes save points and rewind options, display options, and speed and difficulty adjustment options. However, pricing and release dates for the title packs have yet to be announced. Stay tuned for more. 


GameSkinny is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article Predator: Hunting Grounds Will Get New Content With IllFonic Takeover
Predator watching prey from the treetops.
Read Article Overwatch 2 Introduces Its First Free Hero in Season 10
Venture holding her drill and Baptise, Zarya, Pharah, and Lifeweaver standing behind her
Read Article Horror Becomes Educational by Teaching Morse Code in SOS: Forgotten Planet
A monster behind a door marked M
Read Article Pocketpair Announced the 10 Most Popular Pals in Palworld
Player looks up to Quivern in Palworld
Read Article Elder Scrolls 6 Gets an Update on the Series’ 30th Anniversary
Eleder Scrolls wizard casting green magic
Related Content
Read Article Predator: Hunting Grounds Will Get New Content With IllFonic Takeover
Predator watching prey from the treetops.
Read Article Overwatch 2 Introduces Its First Free Hero in Season 10
Venture holding her drill and Baptise, Zarya, Pharah, and Lifeweaver standing behind her
Read Article Horror Becomes Educational by Teaching Morse Code in SOS: Forgotten Planet
A monster behind a door marked M
Read Article Pocketpair Announced the 10 Most Popular Pals in Palworld
Player looks up to Quivern in Palworld
Read Article Elder Scrolls 6 Gets an Update on the Series’ 30th Anniversary
Eleder Scrolls wizard casting green magic
Author
Josh Broadwell
Josh Broadwell started gaming in the early '90s. But it wasn't until 2017 he started writing about them, after finishing two history degrees and deciding a career in academia just wasn't the best way forward. You'll usually find him playing RPGs, strategy games, or platformers, but he's up for almost anything that seems interesting.