SEGA VS Capcom 2: Worlds Unite

SEGA vs. Capcom 2: Worlds Unite is a fighting video game developed and published by Capcom. It is the second entry in the SEGA vs. Capcom series of crossover games, following the critically aclaimed SEGA VS Capcom: Worlds Collide. In this installment, players control characters from both the SEGA and Capcom universes to compete in tag team battles. Worlds Unite follows its predecessor and features two-on-two fights with a tag-based combo system, which allows players to instantly switch between their two characters to form continuous combos.

The game keeps the storytelling of the previous game, with a cinematic story mode inspired by Archie Comics' Sonic The Hedgehog series arc Worlds Unite. The plot follows the heroes of the SEGA and Capcom universes, who must work together to save their chaotic merging worlds against threats from the multiverse.

On December 3, 2020, SEGA VS Capcom 2: Worlds Unite was officially unveiled during Sony's PlayStation Experience event; its first gameplay footage debuted on the same day following the conclusion of Capcom Cup 2020. Mad Man Ninja, a programmer who had previously worked on X-Men vs. Street Fighter, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter, and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, as well as other Capcom fighting games, such as Project Justice and Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000, served as Unite's director.

Worlds Unite was released in December 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.

Gameplay
SEGA VS Capcom: Worlds Collide is a 2D fighting game in which players compete against each other in tag team combat using characters from both the SEGA and Capcom universes. Players must knock out the opposing team by repeatedly attacking the opponent and draining their health bar, featuring two-on-two partner battles, a similar system as presented in Worlds Collide.

Players will charge their "Hyper Combo Gauge" as their characters deal or receive damage during the fight. Players can then expend the accrued meter from their Hyper Combo Gauge to perform "Hyper Combos", cinematic attacks which deal larger amounts of damage to the opponent. Alternatively, players can sacrifice meter from their Hyper Combo Gauge to perform the newly introduced "Counter Switch" mechanic, which tags in their partner character while the opponent is attacking them. This provides players with the opportunity to counterattack and free the character trapped in the enemy's combo.

The game offers various offline and online single-player and multiplayer game modes. The offline features include Story Mode, with a cinematic story campaign; Arcade Mode, a classic arcade game experience where players fight against several AI-controlled opponents before confronting the final boss characters; Mission Mode, where players can complete tutorial missions and character-specific challenges; Training Mode, where players can practice their fighting abilities and adjust various training field parameters; Versus Player 2, where two players can battle against each other locally; Versus CPU, where players can battle solo against an AI-controlled opponent; and Collection Mode, where extras unlocked through gameplay are stored, including story cutscenes, character and stage information, concept artwork, and audio tracks. Online multiplayer includes ranked and casual matches, global leaderboards, replays, and eight-player lobbies with spectating.

Playable Characters
SEGA VS Capcom 2: Worlds Unite features a base roster of 60 playable characters, consisting of both heroes and villains in the SEGA and Capcom universes. Additional characters were also released post-launch as downloadable content (DLC).