Since the game’s official announcement, fans across the globe have been anxiously awaiting news on when they might see Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite finally released. Initial sources have previously suggested a 2017 release, though there had been no official word on whether these allegations were true or not. For fans who have been eagerly awaiting that official announcement, take note! Confirmation has finally been given, and it looks like Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite will be gracing store shelves late 2017, just as everyone had hoped!

The official word was given by Capcom producer Tomoaki Ayano, in an interview with 4Gamer. Ayano states “Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is set to release in the latter half of 2017. But that’s not all…”

Wait? There’s more?!

Graciously translated by Eventhubs’ MajinTenshinhan, Ayano goes on to express that the game franchise’s 30th anniversary will also be occurring in 2017. Ayano then stated that because of this exciting time for Capcom, he urges all of his Street Fighter fans to look forward to the game’s release:

The cornerstone of fighting games themselves, Street Fighter, has its 30th anniversary next year. We at Capcom are very proud of this memorable occasion. Everyone reading 4Gamer, and anyone who’s a Street Fighter fan, get as excited as you’re capable of for this upcoming year, and please look forward to it!

These are all pretty big, important statements, as this could mean Capcom has something really interesting up their sleeves for us when the game goes on sale. While the title’s release is still a little under a year away, this is definitely some good news we needed to hear. Who knows what Capcom has in store for us, now that we have official word of big things to come? Whatever that may be, Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite is sure to pack a punch for eager gamers everywhere.

So what do you think of this latest announcement? Will you be picking up Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinite for yourself when the title releases? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and game on!