The cosmos is on the brink of annihilation, and two legendary heroes are ready to rise. Dotemu and Tribute Games, the award-winning team behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, have announced that MARVEL Cosmic Invasion will officially launch on December 1, 2025. The announcement came with a brand-new action-packed trailer revealing two powerhouse additions to the roster: Phoenix and Invincible Iron Man.
Phoenix and Iron Man Take Center Stage
In this interstellar showdown, players can now unleash Phoenix’s fiery telekinetic powers or take control of Tony Stark’s Invincible Iron Man armor to bring the fight straight to the alien conqueror Annihilus. Phoenix devastates insectoid enemies with psychic might, while Iron Man dominates the battlefield with repulsor blasts and his iconic Iron Cannon.
These two join an already star-studded lineup of 15 playable heroes, including Captain America, She-Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Storm, Rocket Raccoon, Nova, Venom, Black Panther, Phyla-Vell, Beta Ray Bill, Silver Surfer, and Cosmic Ghost Rider. Each character brings a unique fighting style and signature powers, letting players mix and match abilities for endless combinations.
Annihilus Strikes — Heroes Unite Across the Galaxy
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion follows the story of the immortal villain Annihilus, who has launched a massive assault across the galaxy, threatening all life in existence. Players will brawl their way from the streets of New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, facing off against waves of Annihilus’ deadly army in a bid to save the universe.
At its heart, the game stays true to the classic arcade brawler formula that Tribute Games has mastered, while introducing modern mechanics and accessibility features that make it fun for all players.
Tag-Team Chaos with the Cosmic Swap System
A standout feature of MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is its Cosmic Swap system, allowing players to control two heroes at once, swapping between them mid-battle to chain combos and unleash devastating tag-team attacks. Experiment with duos like Iron Man and Spider-Man or Phoenix and Storm to discover powerful synergies and unlock new ways to annihilate your enemies.
Players can also upgrade their heroes, collect cosmic powerups, and earn rewards that enhance their fighting abilities. Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion offers four-player local and online co-op with full crossplay support, ensuring the action never stops.
A Pixel-Art Celebration of MARVEL’s Legacy
Following the success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Dotemu and Tribute Games are once again paying homage to arcade classics. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion features masterful pixel art that captures the energy and nostalgia of 80s and 90s comic books while reimagining MARVEL’s most iconic heroes for the modern age.
With its blend of retro flair, fluid combat, and deep co-op mechanics, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest action game releases.
Launch Details and Platforms
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion launches December 1, 2025, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch. Players can wishlist the game now on Steam at store.steampowered.com/app/2753970/Marvel_Cosmic_Invasion and visit the official website for updates.
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