Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite Officially Announced
First Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite gameplay to be shown at Capcom Cup.
Capcom has announced Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite. The game made its official debut during Sony's press conference at PlayStation Experience 2016. As previous reports suggested, the latest entry in the all-star fighting game will arrive in 2017.
The trailer shown at the event opened with Mega Man and Ryu partnering up to face off against Iron Man. The two fire projectiles together, as Ryu runs in while charging himself up. Both Mega Man and Ryu grab the Infinity Stones out of the air.
These incredibly powerful stones are an ongoing plot thread in Marvel's Cinematic Universe and also harken back to Capcom's Marvel Super Heroes, in which players collected the stones to boost attributes during fights.
The trailer continues with Captain Marvel appearing to join Iron Man's side. Previous reports suggested that this new Marvel Vs. Capcom would draw heavily from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and won't feature the X-Men. This is yet to be confirmed, but Captain Marvel is one of the characters set to have her own movie in the future.
The video ends by confirming Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite will be available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The first gameplay will be shown during the Capcom Cup.
"For the last two decades, Marvel Vs. Capcom has been one of the most celebrated franchises among fans," said Marvel Entertainment's executive producer Mike Jones. "To deliver on that legacy, we've worked closely with Capcom to create a game that honors the heritage of the series and combines Marvel's unique brand of storytelling with Capcom's world-class gameplay. We’re raising the bar with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite and are excited for players to get their hands on it next year."
"It was deeply inspiring for our development team to join forces again with Marvel and we can't wait for our fans to experience the benefits of that collaboration first hand," added Michael Evans, director of production for Capcom USA. "With Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, our goal is to provide memorable experiences and infinite gameplay possibilities for players of all skill levels."
Capcom has also released an overview of the game's features, revealing the new game is 2v2 instead of the traditional 3v3 format.
Check out the full details below.
- Reborn Rivalries: Universes collide once again in this all-new crossover clash for the ages, where players select their favorite Marvel and Capcom characters and engage in accessible and free-form 2v2 team battles, which allow for new gameplay dynamics never-before-seen in the franchise.
- Infinite Power: Choose one of the six powerful Infinity Stones from the Marvel Universe to influence the outcome of battle. Each Infinity Stone will customize characters with unique abilities and powerful game-changing effects that can quickly turn the tide of battle.
- Iconic Heroes: Select from a diverse roster of fan favorite characters pulled from the Marvel and Capcom Universes, including Captain Marvel and Iron Man from the Marvel side, and Ryu and Mega Man X from Capcom. Many more playable characters will be revealed in the future.
- Cinematic Story: Heroes and villains battle for supremacy in a timeless struggle set in the Marvel and Capcom universes. The original storyline answers the questions regarding the new clash and lets players step into the shoes of classic characters from both sides as they wage war against powerful forces in an attempt to defeat a new villain.
- Accessible Single Player Content: In addition to the cinematic story experience, players can hone their skills in a variety of accessible single player modes, including Training, Mission, and Arcade modes.
- Vast Multiplayer Features: Robust online modes and content including ranked and casual matches, global leaderboards, and online lobbies with spectator mode deepen the overall experience.
- Graphics: Unreal Engine 4 technology pushes the cinematic visuals and next-gen realism into a new era.
As part of the announcement, it was also confirmed that Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 will be available to download and play on PS4 today. It will then follow on Xbox One and PC in March 2017.
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