'Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3' Will Only Be Available on Disc

Game Rant

By GR Staff

Published Jul 21, 2011

Those who already own 'Marvel vs. Capcom 3' were probably hoping the new content in 'Ultimate' would be available as DLC. As Capcom has confirmed today, that is not the case.

It was only yesterday that Capcom announced an upgraded version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 to the world, and it was met with both excitement and confusion. The new games is being released in the form of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and it has been confirmed to feature 12 brand new combatants — six from Marvel and six from Capcom. Many fans who had already gone out and bought the original game earlier this year were left wondering if the new content would be available via DLC, in a similar fashion to the recently released Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition.

Speaking to Siliconera, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 producer Ryota Niitsuma stated that there was simply too much new data in Ultimate to warrant making it a downloadable add-on for Marvel vs. Capcom 3. According to Niitsuma, there hasn't been enough time to sort out everything required for a downloadable release of the new content and characters, so they are going to stick with releasing the content as an on-disc retail exclusive.

"Right now, we're only thinking about releasing a disc version."

"Given the development schedule, there wasn't enough time to work out all of the details to release it as downloadable content, as well. Also, for the reason you mentioned, there is so much data in the game it was easier to go this route."

It's a bummer to hear that Capcom has no plans to bring the new content to fans who have already spent their hard-earned money on the original Marvel vs. Capcom 3, but it's certainly not a surprising move by the company. They've done the exact same thing with nearly every version of Street Fighter ever released.

Those who were able to resist the impulse buy MvC3 will be rewarded with the game and a bunch of brand new content for a reasonable $40. Those who already own the game should remember this lesson when Capcom eventually releases Street Fighter X Tekken, because an even better version of the game is likely right around the corner.

Are you disappointed that Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will be disc only? Would you have used a DLC option if given the choice?

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is due this November for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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Source: Siliconera