Surprising Update for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite has received an unexpected update years after its last patch. Released in 2017, this game followed the highly acclaimed Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, making it the latest addition to a beloved fighting series.

In Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, players face a grave threat when Ultron collaborates with Sigma from the Mega Man X series to become Ultra Sigma. This deadly duo forces Marvel and Capcom characters like Iron Man, Captain America, Dante, and Chris Redfield to join forces to avert catastrophe. The game’s reception was mixed, largely due to critiques about graphics and a perceived lack of character diversity, notably the absence of the X-Men. The game has returned to attention for an unexpected cause.

Players have reported a surprise 35 GB update from Capcom, with the first notices appearing on Steam. Many were taken aback as it had been over five years since the last update, which was primarily aimed at introducing bug fixes and new mechanics for characters.

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Some community members express that it is common for Unreal Engine-powered games to require reinstallations after receiving substantial updates. Others speculate whether this patch could interfere with the popular Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite and Beyond mod that launched earlier in 2024, which introduces new features and content. Prominent YouTuber Maximilian Dood confirmed that the mod remains functional and that a hotfix is in the works, clarifying that the official update is not intended against the mod development team.

Gamers are now eager for a detailed statement from Capcom regarding this surprise update. Many believe releasing such a significant patch without prior marketing is unusual, particularly given the mod’s rising popularity, which has brought players back to Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.