PlayStation’s Vita has been confirmed for a February 2012 release date, so it’s only a matter of time before the launch titles start streaming in. Capcom has been one of the first to announce a title for Vita, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 will available at launch.
“Since its debut in 1999, the Marvel vs. Capcom series of fighting games has appeared on a number of hardware systems reaching a global audience. Released in 2010, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Fate of Two Worlds (Marvel vs. Capcom 3) was the first new title in the series for 11 years, generating strong sales and worldwide shipment figures of over two million units,” Capcom said in a statement.
The game is currently still in development, and apart from the Vita, will also be released on Xbox360 and PlayStation 3. It will introduce 12 new characters and adds an online spectator mode, while the Vita version will feature both online and local multi-payer battles via the Vita’s Wi-Fi capability as well as touchscreen functionality.
“Developing titles across multi-platforms is a core strategy for Capcom resulting in a strengthening of the “Marvel vs. Capcom” franchise, as well as other popular brands. Capcom will continue to meet players’ expectations through the commitment of its highly skilled development teams, and by taking advantage of the most suitable hardware platforms to deliver the best gaming experiences possible,” Capcom said.
Charlie Fripp – Consumer Tech editor
