Marvel Cosmic Invasion Announced, is 90s-Inspired Arcade Style Beat ‘Em Up Game

For those who love 90s-inspired arcade style beat ’em up and fighting games, like X-Men vs Street Fighter, Dotemu’s Marvel Cosmic Invasion should do the trick. The game pits a roster of Marvel heroes against the cosmic villain Annihilus and his Annihilation Wave, who’ve launched an attack across the galaxy. You’ll fight through locations like New York City and the Negative Zone, with fast-paced, side-scrolling action.

It supports up to four-player co-op, both local and online, with crossplay across platforms, and includes a drop-in/drop-out system. The art style is a vibrant, ’90s-inspired pixel look, paying homage to classic Marvel comics and arcade games. Levels aren’t just static backdrops. In New York, you’ll smash through billboards and toss cars at enemies, while the Negative Zone has shifting, alien platforms and hazards like energy rifts. It’s less “walk right, punch stuff” and more interactive chaos.

Beyond the Cosmic Swap, there are special team-up attacks if certain character pairs are in play—like Spider-Man webbing up foes for Wolverine to shred, or Storm electrifying Captain America’s shield for a charged throw. These are limited by a meter, so you’ll need to strategize when to unleash them. There’s talk of an unlockable “Cosmic Gauntlet” mode—a survival-style challenge with randomized enemy waves and modifiers (like low gravity or speed boosts). Plus, beating the game unlocks alternate pixel costumes, like Spider-Man’s black suit or Nova’s classic helmet.

It’s set to release later in 2025 on PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. No exact date or price yet, but it’s already shaping up to be a fun throwback for Marvel fans and beat ’em up enthusiasts alike.