Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games have released a new trailer for arcade-style beat ’em up game MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, which confirms Black Panther and Cosmic Ghost Rider as playable characters. The voice cast was also announced.
Here are the latest details, via Dotemu:
These uniquely powerful fighters debut through striking hand-drawn animation embodying the classic comic book worlds MARVEL Cosmic Invasion pays homage to, as well as through all-new gameplay:
- Cosmic Ghost Rider, a deadly incarnation of the Punisher who was transformed after signing a pact to avenge Earth’s devastation at the hands of Thanos. Wielding devastating chains, firearms and his spectacular Hell cycle, Cosmic Ghost Rider pulls out every stop to decimate his enemies while roaring across spaceways.
- Celebrated voice actor Brian Bloom will bring the out-of-this-world adaptation of the Rider to life in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion.
- Black Panther, the stalwart leader of Wakanda, dashes into battle wearing King T’Challa’s vibranium-enhanced suit and sonic daggers. With peerless martial arts skills and strength, he’ll pounce on any threat or foe foolish enough to challenge him.
- James Mathis III will reprise his role as the voice of Black Panther following his work within Marvel Rivals and the Avengers Assemble animated series.
In MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, the immortal Super Villain Annihilus has launched an unprecedented attack across the galaxy, threatening all life as we know it. Super Heroes, both Earth-born and cosmic, must now join forces in a star-spanning adventure against the deadly Annihilation Wave. Brawl through the streets of New York City all the way to the depths of the Negative Zone to foil Annihilus’ vow to spread death across the cosmos in classically inspired side-scrolling combat.
Choose and control your own team of two characters while tagging between them mid-fight with the innovative Cosmic Swap system, capitalizing on distinct superpowers and special attacks to create unique team-ups and dish out devastating damage. Unlock stellar power-ups and rewards while experimenting with different duos and bash through a fantastic collection of locales and nemeses from the MARVEL universe. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion‘s action includes a range of accessibility features, empowering the whole family to be Super Heroes (or Super Villains), and supports four-player drop-in / drop-out local and online cooperative play with cross-play.
Cosmic Ghost Rider and Black Panther join the previously revealed playable characters Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Storm, Phyla-Vell, Venom, Nova, She-Hulk, Rocket Raccoon, Beta Ray Bill and Silver Surfer. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion‘s incredible lineup is brought to life through full voice acting and will feature 15 playable fighters; which characters will be revealed as the roster’s final two members?
After setting the bar for arcade-inspired beat ’em ups with the acclaimed, multimillion-selling smash hit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Dotemu and Tribute Games modernize the timeless fun of brawlers with exciting tag-team fighting and a multi-era celebration of the most iconic comic book universe in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion. A masterful pixel art style perfectly embodies the spirit of classic MARVEL character designs resulting in thrilling action that’d look right at home in an arcade cabinet.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2025.
Watch the trailer below. View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.