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

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.