Today, searching for an “Xbox 360 download” leads to a dead end for new buyers, but for those who were there in 2009, it remains a cherished part of their digital library—a reminder of a time when Capcom and Marvel played nice, and 56 characters were just a download away.

These licenses cover not just characters (Wolverine, Spider-Man, Iron Man) but also music and artwork. Once the contract expired, Capcom was legally forced to stop selling the game digitally. Unlike physical discs, which still trade hands on eBay, the official digital download was turned off.

In , Marvel vs. Capcom 2 was delisted from Xbox Live Arcade (and PlayStation Network). The reason was the expiration of Capcom’s licensing agreement with Marvel Entertainment.