Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order continues to expand on Nintendo Switch with two fan-favorite X-Men characters — Cyclops and Colossus — arriving as free downloadable content on August 30, 2019.
Developed by Team Ninja and published by Nintendo in collaboration with Marvel Games, the Switch-exclusive action-RPG launched on July 19, 2019 and has since received a steady stream of post-launch support announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2019.
At Marvel Games’ SDCC panel, the publisher confirmed that Cyclops and Colossus will be added to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 in a free update on August 30.
Marvel Games emphasized that these two additions are separate from the previously announced paid X-Men character pack and will be available to all players at no extra cost.
The developers and publishers framed the move as an immediate way to shore up X-Men representation in the roster following the game's launch.
In addition to the free Cyclops and Colossus update, Marvel Games outlined the first wave of paid DLC tied to the game’s Expansion Pass.
The initial DLC wave is centered on the Marvel Knights roster and includes Blade, Moon Knight, Punisher, and Morbius.
Marvel representatives noted during the announcement that Punisher and Morbius will make their first playable appearances in the Ultimate Alliance series as part of this downloadable content lineup.
Those character packs and the Expansion Pass are being distributed through the Nintendo eShop.
The SDCC presentation also confirmed that Loki is available as a playable character in the base release of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3.
Nintendo and Marvel highlighted Loki’s inclusion alongside the core launch roster and post-launch plans during the panel, reinforcing the title’s broad character selection and continued support roadmap.
For Switch owners, the free August 30 update for Cyclops and Colossus represents an accessible way to expand the game’s roster without purchasing additional content, while the Expansion Pass and Marvel Knights wave offer paid options for players seeking an expanded cast.
As Team Ninja and Nintendo continue to support Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, players should expect further DLC schedule details and distribution through the Nintendo eShop and official Marvel Games channels.
Key facts: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 released July 19, 2019 on Nintendo Switch; Cyclops and Colossus released as free DLC on August 30, 2019; first paid DLC wave (Marvel Knights) includes Blade, Moon Knight, Punisher, and Morbius; Loki is a playable character in the base game.
Developed by Team Ninja and published by Nintendo in collaboration with Marvel Games, the Switch-exclusive action-RPG launched on July 19, 2019 and has since received a steady stream of post-launch support announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2019.
At Marvel Games’ SDCC panel, the publisher confirmed that Cyclops and Colossus will be added to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 in a free update on August 30.
Marvel Games emphasized that these two additions are separate from the previously announced paid X-Men character pack and will be available to all players at no extra cost.
The developers and publishers framed the move as an immediate way to shore up X-Men representation in the roster following the game's launch.
In addition to the free Cyclops and Colossus update, Marvel Games outlined the first wave of paid DLC tied to the game’s Expansion Pass.
The initial DLC wave is centered on the Marvel Knights roster and includes Blade, Moon Knight, Punisher, and Morbius.
Marvel representatives noted during the announcement that Punisher and Morbius will make their first playable appearances in the Ultimate Alliance series as part of this downloadable content lineup.
Those character packs and the Expansion Pass are being distributed through the Nintendo eShop.
The SDCC presentation also confirmed that Loki is available as a playable character in the base release of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3.
Nintendo and Marvel highlighted Loki’s inclusion alongside the core launch roster and post-launch plans during the panel, reinforcing the title’s broad character selection and continued support roadmap.
For Switch owners, the free August 30 update for Cyclops and Colossus represents an accessible way to expand the game’s roster without purchasing additional content, while the Expansion Pass and Marvel Knights wave offer paid options for players seeking an expanded cast.
As Team Ninja and Nintendo continue to support Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, players should expect further DLC schedule details and distribution through the Nintendo eShop and official Marvel Games channels.
Key facts: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 released July 19, 2019 on Nintendo Switch; Cyclops and Colossus released as free DLC on August 30, 2019; first paid DLC wave (Marvel Knights) includes Blade, Moon Knight, Punisher, and Morbius; Loki is a playable character in the base game.
