Seven Years After Release, Controversial Fighting Game Gets Mysterious New Update
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite was released nearly a decade ago, and many fans were disappointed with it. Fans didn’t like that the game due to its disappointing character roster, most notably the absence of the X-Men, along with a bland art style and a perceived lack of care and polish from both Marvel and Capcom. These factors contributed to the game’s poor reception and commercial failure.
Following this backlash and the game’s commercial failure, Capcom seemingly abandoned the title and shifted focus to other projects. However, in an unexpected turn, a massive 35GB update for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite has been released—seven years after the last patch and without any prior notice or explanation from Capcom.
Mysterious 35GB Update Drops for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite With Zero Explanation from Capcom
News of the update first surfaced on Steam, where players reported receiving the mysterious 35GB patch. So far, Capcom has remained silent, offering no details about what the update contains.
Since the update doesn’t bring any noticeable changes, many fans find it strange—especially because it’s not just a small patch but a massive 35GB update, leaving players curious about what might have been added or changed.
For now, it’s best to wait for Capcom to say something official, as they will probably explain why the update was made and what players should expect next.
There’s also speculation that the update might be related to a popular fan-made mod titled Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite & Beyond, released in late 2024. The mod was well received, earning over 50,000 downloads in its first week.
Interestingly, some players have reported that the new patch causes the game to crash when attempting to access these additional modded modes—though it’s unclear if the patch directly affected the mod.
Popular FGC YouTuber Maximilian Dood also noted that the update broke a few things in the mod, further fueling speculation about whether Capcom intentionally targeted mod support or if it was an unintended side effect. While this lends credibility to the theory that the update relates to mod compatibility, nothing has been confirmed yet.
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