Capcom’s Ryota Niitsuma explains why UMvC3 hasn’t been getting roster updates
1/20/13 10:30am
It’s been a good 14 months since the launch of Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 and many within the game’s community are wondering why it hasn’t received the same number of updates (mostly referring to a lack of DLC characters) as Capcom’s latest crossover fighter Street Fighter X Tekken. As it turns out, the answer is a fairly obvious one.
When asked about the issue via Twitter, Capcom's Ryota Nittsuma explained that Capcom hasn’t updated the UMvC3 roster because of licensing issues.
Remember, Capcom would need Marvel’s permission to add new character’s from it's half of the roster and getting that permission isn’t always easy. Although Nittsuma did offer his apologies to the community for the lack of updates.
“I am truly sorry. I am sorry, but I can't explain it all here. Due to various contract issues we can't do updates the way SFxT does.”
As a fan of the game, I’d like to see more characters (for a fair price mind you) added but I can understand Capcom’s position on this one. Although I’m left wondering why Marvel hasn’t insisted on adding new characters with the various new films and comics its has been promoting since the game’s launch. Not too mention all of the fan requests.
Heck, wouldn't Disney want another piece of the action?
Oh well. Maybe we’ll see more fan favorites get their time shine in Marvel Vs Capcom 4…what? That game would have to be developed eventually right? Even if it does take another decade.
Thanks to g1 KongK4 for the news tip. :)
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g1 DISCUSSIONS
LoopageFiasco
UMVC3 needs only one new character SAGAT!
Gligarman
Wait a minute. People WANT to pay money for content that should already be on the disc?
Neoxon
People want more because UMvC3 is an insanely fun fighting game that people believe should be updated, myself included.
For those who actually agree with me on getting UMvC3 updated, Capcom is already aware of our requests. The focus now is to get Marvel on-board. Tweet Chris Baker & Marvel Games on Twitter & tell them that you want more UMvC3 (if you do want more). They're currently getting a crap-ton of tweets, but a little more should certainly get the point across.
IT'S MAHVEL, BABY!
Fiery_Elf
Fighting games are pretty much the only kind of game I'm willing to pay for DLC, Specially 2D games like Blazblue, the time it takes to design>draw sprites>color>balance a character is estimated at around 6 months so those characters are far from being ready to be put on the disc at release.
solid_snake8403
I know it probably won't happen, but I wouldn't mind seeing the Punisher as a playable character inUMvC.
Neoxon
To be honest, there isn't a lot Punisher can do that hasn't already been covered by Chris & Rocket Raccoon.
ikey1555
Almost every Marvel IP is whored out to some one.If you want to make a cartoon/movie/ animated movie or any thing else you would need to get licence from a whole lot of differant companies.I think we are lucky to have the roster that we do have
gamereviewerbr
Bison, Jin, Captain Commando, X
Cyclops, Gambit, Venom, Psylocke
Falcovsleon20
I will never understand why people want Cyclops in this game. Let's ignore any time honored notoriety the guy has garnered as an icon over the years. (Even though I'd argue he doesn't deserve it on account of being a pragmatic asshole) Cyclop's gimmick is shooting eye lasers. That doesn't really give you much to work with in terms of a moveset. Which is likely why he was a shotoclone in the older titles. No I can think of better characters than Cyclops.
gamereviewerbr
Wolverine's gimmick is having claws, Sentinel's is being a robot and having a mango costume