The Game Awards: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Announced As Nintendo Switch Exclusive

A decade after the last game in the Marvel Ultimate Alliance series was released, the next installment has finally been announced.

During tonight’s Game Awards ceremony, Marvel Entertainment announced Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order with a world premiere trailer, which you can see above.

The game boasts a massive cast of Marvel characters, including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and the X-Men — and it’s coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch.

The game’s story focuses on Thanos and The Black Order’s search for the Infinity Stones. Super heroes and villains must unite to stop them. 

The Black Order can be played online or offline via wireless. It also features a four-player co-op mode on the same console.

It should be noted that those wishing to play Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order online will need a Nintendo Switch Online membership as well as a Nintendo account.

The game is being developed by Team Ninja, which has developed the Dead or Alive series, Ninja Gaiden, Metroid: Other M, Nioh, and Fire Emblem Warriors.