Best Answer: In total, there are 46 characters that you can play as in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order now and in the future. You start off with 32 initial characters, and you have the ability to unlock another four. There will also be six free DLC characters, as well as four characters that are only available in the Marvel Knights paid DLC.Marvel Dream Team time: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order ($60 at Amazon)