Capcom releases the original Darkstalkers arcade game, introducing players to a new fighting game franchise featuring characters based on classic monsters.
Capcom releases the sequel to Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors, improving gameplay and expanding the roster for arcade and later console platforms.
The third game in the Darkstalkers series, commonly known as Darkstalkers 3 in the West, is released, marking the final installment with new characters and refined gameplay mechanics.
Characters from the Darkstalkers series, such as Morrigan Aensland and Felicia, begin to appear in crossover games including Marvel vs. Capcom series and Capcom Fighting Evolution.
Capcom announces and develops Darkstalkers Resurrection, a high-definition remaster of Night Warriors and Darkstalkers' Revenge for modern consoles.
Darkstalkers Resurrection is released on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network, bringing the classic games to new audiences with online multiplayer.
The emergence of demonic energy in the world sparks the rise of supernatural beings known as Darkstalkers.
The dark realm called Makai is formed as a sanctuary and home for Darkstalkers and other supernatural entities.
The dark lord Valentine creates the monster Lord Raptor (Zabel Zarock) as a servant, marking the birth of one of the famed Darkstalkers.
The bloodline of succubi warriors, including Lei-Lei, is established, leading to the legacy of Morrigan Aensland.
Morrigan inherits her vast power and title as the ruler of Makai from her father, Aensland, marking her rise in the Darkstalkers hierarchy.
Lord Raptor returns to the human world to search for his missing limbs and causes chaos, triggering a confrontation with other Darkstalkers.
An alien invader named Pyron arrives on Earth, threatening both humans and Darkstalkers with his destructive cosmic power.
Various Darkstalkers unite and battle Pyron to defend their realms and the human world from annihilation.
