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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 just received its first significant patch in nearly a decade on Steam, but it appears to have broken more than it fixed

A decade-old fighting game’s rare patch triggers backlash for breaking core mechanics and modding support

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📍 How it ended

The first major Steam patch for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 was released, but it inadvertently removed Dark Phoenix from the game and damaged custom mods.

Coverage highlighted that the update broke more than it fixed, leaving the game's scene in shambles. The story has since quieted without a definitive resolution.

Epilogue added 48d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Capcom’s *Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3* received its first major Steam update in nearly a decade, but players report widespread issues. Coverage highlights broken character mechanics—particularly Dark Phoenix’s balance—and disabled custom mods, undermining the patch’s intended fixes.

Major outlets including *Kotaku*, *Eurogamer*, and *GameGPU* emphasize frustration among the player base, with some calling the update a step backward. The patch’s rollout coincides with renewed interest in the title, amplifying criticism of its execution. Next steps hinge on Capcom’s response: whether they will address the issues in a follow-up patch or acknowledge the update’s failure.

Community expectations for stability remain high amid the game’s resurgence.

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Quick answers

What specific issues are players reporting?

Coverage highlights broken mechanics for Dark Phoenix, disabled custom mods, and broader balance problems that outweigh the patch’s intended fixes.

Is this the first update to *UMvC3* in years?

Yes—this is the first significant patch since its 2016 Steam release, according to *Eurogamer*.

Will Capcom issue a statement?

No official statement has been reported yet; coverage focuses on player reactions and technical failures.

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