UMvC 3 – Heroes & Heralds free DLC now available, confirmed for PS Vita version with new trailer

Capcom this morning sent over details for the free Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – Heroes & Heralds DLC that is now available for download on the Xbox 360 and PS3.

They have also confirmed that the Heroes & Heralds mode will be included in the PlayStation Vita version of UMvC3 as a standard feature.

And for those you want to see the Vita version in action again, today’s your lucky day as Capcom sent over a new trailer for the game as well.

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – PlayStation Vita “Features” trailer:
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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is scheduled as a North American launch title for the PlayStation Vita. Read on for more details on the free Heroes & Heralds mode DLC.

The free Heroes & Heralds mode DLC for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 on PS3 and X360 is available today for download. In addition, Capcom is pleased to confirm that the Heroes & Heralds mode will be included standard in the upcoming PlayStation Vita version of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

Heroes & Heralds is a separate mode that adds new and customizable features to online and offline gameplay. Players will choose between two factions ? Heroes or Heralds? and will engage in a series of battles with the opposing side to help save the world or take it over. Gameplay in the Heroes & Heralds mode will be altered through the acquisition of Ability cards that range from basic alterations (speed boost) to game-changing, combo enhancing powers (invisibility or ability to pass through projectiles). Cards can be used in online and offline versions of the Heroes & Heralds modes as well as the training mode. Ability cards are based on classic Marvel and Capcom characters.