Marvel's retro-inspired beat-em-up is getting two more playable superheroes
Marvel's retro-inspired beat-em-up, Cosmic Invasion, is adding two new playable characters, Cyclops and The Thing, in its first DLC. The DLC is priced at $3.99 and is available on all platforms. Tribute Games is also planning a second DLC for the fall, which will introduce a new game mode and additional characters.
- ▪The DLC introduces Cyclops and The Thing to the game.
- ▪Cyclops can attack enemies from a distance with his optic blast.
- ▪The Thing has a tank-heavy role with a grappling-focused playstyle.
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Gaming Marvel's retro-inspired beat-em-up is getting two more playable superheroes By Jackson Chen May 18, 2026 11:00 am EST Tribute Games The all-star cast of Marvel Cosmic Invasion is welcoming Cyclops and The Thing to its fight against Annihilus. The game's developer, Tribute Games, is launching the first DLC for its retro-inspired side-scrolling beat-em-up, which introduces the leader of the X-Men and the rock of the Fantastic Four. The DLC is available now on all platforms for $3.99. Tribute Games As you might imagine, The Thing will slot into a more tank-heavy role with a "grappling-focused" playstyle. Beyond just clobberin', The Thing still gets a decent amount of mobility with a way to bounce around the map.
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