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Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 free DLC pack dated

Heroes & Heralds arrives next week.

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 gets a free DLC pack on 19th December, publisher Capcom has announced.

As detailed back in October, the Heroes & Heralds add-on is a new game mode that sees you joining one of the two titular teams and getting stuck into a series of battles with the opposition - both online and offline.

As you scrap it out you'll acquire Ability Cards that give members of your team special abilities, such as invincibility or a speed boost.

Each card is based on a classic Marvel or Capcom character, so there'll be a few small cameos to take in as you play. Take a look at the trailer below for more.