Summary
Marvel Cosmic Invasionhas unveiled two more playable heroes at Summer Game Fest 2025: Rocket Raccoon and She-Hulk. Dotemu, the publisher behind nostalgia-fueled beat-em-ups likeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revengeand the upcomingNinja Gaiden: Rebound, announced a new Marvel sidescroller back in March.Marvel Cosmic Invasionsees Earth threatened by the evil Annihilus and his alien legions, prompting some of Marvel’s greatest heroes to jump into action.
There will be 15 playable heroes inMarvel Cosmic Invasion, with seven of them revealed in the game’s initial launch trailer. So far, Captain America, Spider-Man, Venom, Wolverine, Storm, Nova, and Phyla-Vell areplayable characters inMarvel Cosmic Invasion, and the bulk of them are already well-known to fans of the Marvel comics, games, and movies. Still, there are plenty of roster slots left to go, and fans can now add two more superheroes to the growingMarvel Cosmic Invasionlineup.
A new trailer forMarvel Cosmic Invasionwas shownduring Summer Game Fest 2025, which confirmed that Rocket Raccoon and She-Hulk are playable characters. Both of these iconic characters have been featured in the MCU in recent years, with Rocket in particular getting plenty of mainstream exposure thanks to games likeMarvel’s Guardians of the GalaxyandMarvel Rivals. Meanwhile, the big, green alter-ego of Jennifer Walters has been in several video games herself, with one of her most recent outings beingFortnite.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Confirms Rocket Raccoon and She-Hulk
The two newestMarvel Cosmic Invasioncharacters jump into action right off the bat in an animated cutscene, followed by gameplay footage that shows off theiruniqueMarvel Cosmic Invasionfighting stylesas they smash their way through enemy forces. As usual, Rocket makes up for his smaller size by using space-age guns, including a super attack that fills the screen with laser fire. In contrast, She-Hulk utilizes her gamma-infused superhuman strength to bash opponents with punches, kicks, and body slams, culminating in a double-fisted shockwave attack that would make her cousin The Hulk proud.
The latestMarvel Cosmic Invasiontrailer also provides a closer look at some of the game’s level environments, featuring robot factories, jungles, and a city on the moon. Some of the game’s enemies include theinfamous mutant-hunting Sentinel robots, the insect-like Brood, and what seems to be boss battles against Thanos and the mutant dinosaur villain Sauron.Marvel Cosmic Invasionstill doesn’t have an official release date yet, so there is still plenty of time for Dotemu to reveal the other superheroes suiting up for the fight to save the universe from the forces of Annihilus.
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Tribute Games and Dotemu are teaming up again, in collaboration with Marvel Games, to craft an original, fresh beat ‘em up. Featuring dynamic combat combos and dazzling pixel art, this planet-hopping adventure stands as a love letter to the Marvel Universe.“The Cosmos Must Fall So That I Might Live!!“So swears Annihilus, the living death that walks! After an unprecedented attack is launched across the galaxy, all life hangs in the balance. Nova, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Phyla-Vell, Captain America and many more heroes, both earth-born and cosmic, will join forces in a star-spanning brawling adventure against the deadly Annihilation Wave.From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Universe will be fought for across the stars in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion!15 Playable Heroes- Whether you’re an old-school expert or a first-time fan, you’ll find familiar faces and discover new favorites in a captivating roster of characters from across the Marvel Universe!Master The Cosmic Swap Tag-Team System- With the Cosmic Swap tag-team system, choose two heroes for each level and switch between them instantly. Create unique combos and powerful special attacks. Each character’s abilities encourage creative team-ups and a more tactical approach to the action.Amazing Retro Art Direction- MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is a tribute to one of Marvel’s most iconic eras, with stunning full-color pixel art designs.Intuitive, Fun Multiplayer For Everyone- Whether you’re teaming up with friends or family, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion has you covered with local/online play and a drop-in/drop-out adaptive system. A cosmic battle awaits!
