Capcom have announced a new entry in their Marvel vs Capcom series, this time subtitled Infinite. In addition to a reveal trailer showcasing the poster-characters of Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Megaman X, and Ryu, there was also some gameplay footage released showing off the fighters in action.
A new Marvel vs. Capcom game has been long overdue, with the last launching back in 2011. This time however the game is switching out the previous title’s 3vs3 for 2vs2 and also looking to shift to be more in line with the cinematic universe. (I won’t get into the current politics there, but basically don’t expect many mutants in this one.)
You can check out the reveal trailer below.
Following the reveal Capcom then uploaded a battle between the currently showcased character which can be found at the bottom of this post.
As you’ll see, the Unreal engine handles the combat well, although I would note that with the game’s camera systems changed it seems to jump-cut more than an episode of CSI Miami; how this will feel when you’re playing it is yet to be seen, but it’ll certainly make for much more cinematic viewing for the audiences.
Over on the PlayStation blog there was a little bit more information posted on the game, including the below list of features.
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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 action-packed 2v2 partner battles.
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Infinite Power: Pulled from classic Marvel lore, unique and game-changing Infinity Stones can be implemented into players’ strategies as a way to influence the outcome of battle. Each Infinity Stone provides a unique advantage to the player and represents a different aspect of the universe: power, space, time, reality, soul, and mind.
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Iconic Heroes: Choose from a diverse roster of fan favorite characters pulled from Marvel and Capcom universes, including Iron Man and Captain America from the Marvel side, and Ryu and Mega Man X from Capcom. Many more playable characters will be revealed in the future.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Graphics: Unreal Engine 4 technology pushes the cinematic visuals and next-gen realism into a new era.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is expected to launch on PC, PS4 & Xbox One in 2017.
