Marvel Cosmic Invasion brings side-scrolling brawlers back in style, mixing classic arcade design with the flair of the Marvel universe. Developed by Tribute Games and published with Dotemu and Marvel Games, this 2D pixel-art adventure launches on PC and all modern consoles, including Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2), PlayStation, and Xbox.
The story centers on Annihilus and his ferocious Annihilation Wave, a cosmic threat sweeping from the Negative Zone across the galaxy. Players battle through iconic Marvel locales—New York City streets, a S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, the Savage Land, Asgard, deep-space stations, and more—each culminating in boss encounters that channel classic arcade drama.
A roster of 15 heroes blends Earth’s icons and cosmic powerhouses. Spider-Man swings in with agility, Wolverine slices through hordes, Storm and Phoenix dominate the skies, while heavy hitters like Beta Ray Bill, Venom, and Silver Surfer bring unique playstyles. Despite their differences, all heroes share an intuitive control scheme featuring basics, defensive options, resource-based specials, and big screen-clearing supers.
The standout mechanic is the “Cosmic Swap” tag-team system. Players choose two heroes and can switch on the fly or call assists to extend combos, juggle enemies, or control multiple lanes of chaos.
With four-player local and online co-op, cross-play, and approachable yet deep combat, Marvel Cosmic Invasion aims to be both a nostalgic brawler and a fresh cosmic showdown.
