It’s been a great year for beat ’em up fans (not counting Double Dragon Revive), and Marvel Cosmic Invasion, which launches next week, looks to close it off in style. Tribute Games and Dotemu have released the beat ’em up’s intro animation, showcasing all 15 heroes battling classic villains. Check it out below.
For those who never read the comics, the powerful Annihilus is bringing death and destruction to the universe with his Annihilation Wave. However, he’s also enlisted villains like Taskmaster, M.O.D.O.K., Sauron and more to help. Players select two heroes from the roster, including Captain America, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Wolverine, Storm, Cosmic Ghost Rider, and more, to meet them in battle.
You probably noticed I said “two” heroes. That’s because Marvel Cosmic Invasion features a unique mechanic called Cosmic Swap, where you can tag back and forth between heroes. Call them in for assists to augment your damage or build upon your sick combos.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is available on December 1st for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. It’s also available on day one for Game Pass. While perfectly playable solo (see for yourself in the free demo), it also supports drop-in/drop-out co-op, both locally and online with crossplay.
