The series hit an all-time low in 2013, when Capcom’s licensing contracts with Marvel expired, forcing devs to pull the game - updates, DLC, and online support included - out of the PlayStation Network. The upgraded version enjoyed a relatively devoted following on the PlayStation Vita, composed of dedicated fighting game purists, cleverly integrated into a fresh audience. It was repackaged the same year to include additional playable characters, better graphics, improved online support, and a more layered combat system, which became Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. The game was originally developed in 2011 for the PlayStation 3 as Marvel vs Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, with a smaller roster of characters and more rudimentary gameplay mechanics. Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3’s PlayStation 4 re-release may seem like an overpriced fossil at $24.99, but it offers more than just backward compatibility.
