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It looks like Capcom's fixed Chun-Li's face in Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite

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Capcom just released a new story trailer for upcoming fighting game Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite, and it looks like the developers have improved Chun-Li's face.

Last month we reported on Chun-Li as she looked when the game was revealed.

The fighting game community expressed a collective concern about her face. In short, she looks completely and utterly off. Here's fighting game pro Ryan "FChamp" Ramirez highlighting the issue:

The new trailer shows Chun has had a decent amount of work done. Much better, Capcom!

Meanwhile, Capcom's confirmed the 30-strong roster of playable characters who will be in the game at launch (DLC characters include Ultron and Sigma). They are:

  • Black Panther
  • Captain America
  • Captain Marvel
  • Doctor Strange
  • Dormammu
  • Gamora
  • Ghost Rider
  • Hawkeye
  • Hulk
  • Iron Man
  • Nova
  • Rocket Raccoon
  • Spider-Man
  • Thanos
  • Thor
  • Arthur
  • Chris Redfield
  • Chun-Li
  • Dante
  • Firebrand
  • Frank West
  • Jedah
  • Mega Man X
  • Mike Haggar
  • Morrigan
  • Nemesis
  • Nathan Spencer
  • Ryu
  • Strider
  • Zero
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And Capcom has confirmed all the modes and features in the game. Here they are, in Capcom's words:

Offline modes and features:

  • Story - puts players at the center of a fierce battle as heroes from both universes come together to stop Ultron Sigma, the combined form of two robotic villains.
  • Arcade - recreates the classic arcade experience. Keep winning to move forward and confront the final boss in an epic showdown of skills.
  • Mission - players can do various tutorial missions, or try their hand at advanced character-specific challenges.
  • Training - set up a training area with various parameters and hone skills to improve fighting abilities.
  • Vs. Player 2 - go head-to-head against another player locally.
  • Vs. CPU - play solo against an AI-controlled opponent.
  • Collection - the Dr. Light Database contains numerous unlockable items, including cut scenes from the story mode, character/stage information, concept artwork and character/stage audio tracks.

Online modes and features:

  • Ranked Match - battle other players online to advance in the rankings.
  • Casual Match - battle other players online without the results affecting the rankings.
  • Beginners League - a special league fought between players of Rank 14 or lower.
  • Lobby - search for or create a lobby where up to 8 players can engage in simultaneous player-vs-player matches.
  • Rankings - view the rankings of players from all over the world.
  • Replay Settings - configure replay settings and view replays.

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