Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is developed by in collaboration with. It is an updated version of . The game features characters from both Capcom's video game franchises and comic book series published by . The game was released in November 2011 for the and , and was featured as a for the in 2012. The game was later ported to in December 2016, and in March 2017.
In Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, players select a team of three characters to engage in combat and attempt to knock out their opponents. As an update, the game utilizes largely identical gameplay mechanics to the original. However, both the aerial combat and X-Factor systems, introduced in Fate of Two Worlds, have received adjustments. In addition to gameplay modifications and new playable characters, the game features several aesthetic changes.
After the events of the disrupted the development schedule for Fate of Two Worlds, the additional content was created into a standalone title, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, for a discounted retail price. The game received generally positive reviews upon release; critics praised the expanded character roster and improved online experience but criticized the lack of new features and game modes. A sequel, titled, was released in September 2017. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is an updated version of , -the style fighting game, and changes little from the basic gameplay of the original. Players select teams of three different characters to engage in one-on-one combat.
The game utilizes the same -based fighting mechanics as its predecessors; players may choose to swap between their characters at any point during a match. Players must use the various attacks in their arsenal, such as character assists, special moves, and hyper combos, to exhaust their opponent's and defeat the entire enemy team, or have the most cumulative health when time runs out. While the core mechanics remain the same, a number of aesthetic changes have been made in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, with a stronger emphasis on the motif.
The , character selection, and stage selection screens have been redesigned. In addition, many returning characters receive balancing changes, which include new moves and animation tweaks