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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite gets story trailer, new characters and game modes revealed

August 17, 2017 by Gary Collinson

Capcom has released a new cinematic trailer for the upcoming video game Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, which gives us a glimpse at the key plot points as heroes from both universes come together in an attempt to stop Ultron Sigma from infecting all biological life in the newly merged Marvel and Capcom worlds.

In addition, we also have a selection of screenshots, confirming new characters such as Jedah, Dormammu, Firebrand and Ghost Rider, along with details of the game’s various modes. Check them out here and click on any of the screenshots for hi-res versions…





 

Offline Modes and Features:

• Story – puts players at the center of a fierce battle as heroes from both universes come together to stop Ultron Sigma, the combined form of two robotic villains.
• Arcade – recreates the classic arcade experience. Keep winning to move forward and confront the final boss in an epic showdown of skills.
• Mission – players can do various tutorial missions, or try their hand at advanced character-specific challenges.
• Training – set up a training area with various parameters and hone skills to improve fighting abilities.
• Vs. Player 2 – go head-to-head against another player locally.
• Vs. CPU – play solo against an AI-controlled opponent.
• Collection – the Dr. Light Database contains numerous unlockable items, including cut scenes from the story mode, character/stage information, concept artwork and character/stage audio tracks.

Online Modes and Features:

• Ranked Match – battle other players online to advance in the rankings.
• Casual Match – battle other players online without the results affecting the rankings.
• Beginners League – a special league fought between players of Rank 14 or lower.
• Lobby – search for or create a lobby where up to 8 players can engage in simultaneous player-vs-player matches.
• Rankings – view the rankings of players from all over the world.
• Replay Settings – configure replay settings and view replays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzVhsMJdRVM

The Capcom and Marvel universes are set to collide once again, pitting the most courageous combatants from each legendary pantheon against one another in a super-powered, bare-knuckle brawl.

Blast your opponents to smithereens with Mega Man X’s signature Buster Gun, break out your inner tech genius with Iron Man’s cutting edge abilities or give your enemies the ultimate beat-down as Captain Marvel.

In the world of the superhuman though, nothing is ever as it seems. The incredible power of the Infinity Stones is yours – and your opponents – to wield in battle, shifting the balance with their unique abilities such manipulating time or unleashing untold power.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will be released for PS4, Xbox One and PC on September 19th.

Originally published August 17, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: Marvel, Marvel vs Capcom, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket, suspense thriller Death Among the Pines, and horror franchise reboot Robert Returns. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

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