New Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC Shadow Dropped

Dotem and Tribute Games just announced Marvel Cosmic Invasion is getting its very first paid DLC and it's coming today. This DLC will cost $3.99 and will add two new playable heroes Marvel Cosmic Invasion: X-Men's Cyclops and Fantastic Four's The Thing.

A throwing beat-em-up inspired by Marvel's popular arcade games from the early 90s, Marvel Cosmic Invasion hit PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch last December. On his debut, Marvel Cosmic Invasion has been met with a very warm reception from critics, with the game currently holding a Top Critic average of 81 on OpenCritic. GameRant's own Nick Rodriguez gave Marvel Cosmic Invasion 8/10 in his review, calling it “one of the best arcade comeback titles of the past few years.”

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The Marvel Cosmic Invasion DLC adds Cyclops and The Thing to the roster

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Later today, fans will be able to get up and play Marvel Cosmic Invasionthe first DLC. This DLC will launch simultaneously for all platforms, which include PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and Xbox Series X/S. For $3.99, players get access to two new playable heroes, both of which come with their own very distinctive moves and highly detailed animations.

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A true fan favorite, Cyclops makes up one half Marvel Cosmic Invasionthe first DLC. As might be expected, Marvel Cosmic InvasionCyclops relies on his optic blasts to get the job done, with his moveset consisting of powerful forward, downward and upward blasts. Cyclops' moveset also comes with a handy “Vertical Strike” attack that should allow players to take down Marvel Cosmic InvasionMany flying enemies are much faster. Cyclops' 'Overpowered' passive promotes a fast-paced playstyle, with the hero's optic blasts taking more damage with each subsequent attack.

Described as an “anchoring power”, Marvel Cosmic InvasionThe first DLC also introduces The Thing to its growing roster. As his description suggests, The Thing's moveset revolves around grabbing the enemy and insulting them, as well as taking down opponents from the sky and charging headfirst into battle. The Thing's passive ability 'Rock Solid' aids this second attack, providing the hero with sprint attack armor so they last longer.

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion will get a second DLC later this year

Along with Cyclops and The Thing, Dotemu and Tribute Games also announced that Marvel Cosmic Invasion will receive a second paid DLC in Fall 2026. This DLC will add “even more playable characters” to the roster and bring a brand new game mode to the retro-inspired beat-em-up. It's currently unclear exactly how many characters will be added with this DLC, or who those characters will be, or what this new game mode will entail. Dotemu and Tribute also confirmed this Marvel Cosmic Invasion has reached 1.5 million players since its launch last December.