A fan-made mod, Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite & Beyond, has revitalized the Steam player base for Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite. This mod significantly enhances the game's visuals and gameplay, resulting in a dramatic surge in players. Coincidentally, Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite is currently on sale as part of Capcom's Holiday Deals.
Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite, a crossover fighting game pitting Marvel and Capcom characters against each other, had a troubled launch. The roster was limited by licensing issues (excluding X-Men, for example) and budget constraints led to reused assets. The most significant criticism was the inconsistent and uninspired art style. Despite these flaws, the game's underlying mechanics held potential, a fact now proven by the Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite & Beyond mod.
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[ ](/marvel-vs-capcom-4-reference-new-deadpool-comic/#threads) ]The Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite & Beyond mod (https://www.mvcib.com/) addresses the original game's weaknesses by implementing a more appealing cel-shaded art style and refined gameplay mechanics. Data from SteamDB (https://steamdb.info/app/493840/charts/#max) reveals a remarkable increase in concurrent players. Since February 2018, the PC version averaged around 50 players, peaking at 3600 at launch. Post-mod release, the peak player count has risen to approximately 1322—a 2167% increase. This significant surge highlights the mod's success in rekindling interest in a game that previously struggled.
Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite's Resurgence
This massive player increase is particularly noteworthy for an older fighting game. Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite's competitive scene faltered after official support ended due to its initial shortcomings. The Infinite & Beyond mod offers a compelling solution, addressing the visual and gameplay issues that hampered the original release.
With Infinite & Beyond being a free mod, players only need a copy of the base game. Capcom's Holiday Deals currently offer an 80% discount on Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite, reducing its price from $40 to approximately $8. This makes it an ideal time to experience the game and its revitalizing mod.
