It also incorporates a challenge system that awards points used to unlock concept art, secret characters, and other content.

In December 2014, the game was removed from its online platforms after Capcom's licensing contracts with Marvel Comics expired.

[5] The matchmaking system allows players to adjust certain settings to narrow down search results, such as establishing ping thresholds and regional preferences.

[8] These challenges, which can range from throwing a certain number of projectiles to winning online matches, reward points upon completion that can be used to unlock bonus content from the "Vault", including concept art, short films, and secret characters.

[9] The game was developed by Iron Galaxy Studios, who had previously worked with Capcom on Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition.

[21] The game received praise for its preservation of the original arcade releases' integrity, additions of online multiplayer and challenges, and variety of unlockable content.

[23] Heidi Kemps of Official Xbox Magazine came to a verdict of 6.5 out of 10, praising the visual presentation and accurate reproduction of the coin-operated originals, while criticizing clunky mechanics.

[24] Official PlayStation Magazine Australia labeled Marvel vs. Capcom Origins "a bland and unexciting update of a couple of classics that have long been superseded", rating the game 5 out of 10.