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Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jun 15
Capcom Patch Breaks Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3's Dark Phoenix, Disrupting 2011 Fighter Mods
Updated
Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jun 15

Capcom Patch Breaks Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3's Dark Phoenix, Disrupting 2011 Fighter Mods

3 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jun 15

Summary

  • Capcom’s first Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 PC patch in years has stopped Jean Grey’s Dark Phoenix transformation from triggering, causing the character to die instead of entering her powered-up form.
  • The update was meant to verify Windows 11 compatibility and deliver miscellaneous bug fixes, but players say other longstanding issues remain, including Frank West’s zombie plunger bug.
  • Capcom also removed the community-embraced “Kubota escape” exploit and appears to have broken many mods built since the game’s last major update cycle.
  • Steam patch notes were the first substantive ones for the game since 2017, and players are now waiting for Capcom to issue a hotfix or explain the changes.

Insights

With a single patch, Capcom erased a core character mechanic. Was this a simple oversight or a fundamental misunderstanding of their own game?
Could this botched update accidentally signal renewed interest in UMvC3, potentially leading to a modern revival with rollback netcode?
As Capcom's profits hit record highs, why did its attempt to maintain a classic game result in breaking it for loyal fans?