Marvel Cosmic Invasion fans have received exciting news as Dotemu and Tribute Games have officially shadow-dropped the game’s first paid DLC. The biggest highlight is that the DLC is available starting today across all platforms, allowing players to instantly purchase and enjoy the new content.
The new DLC is priced at $3.99 and adds two iconic Marvel characters to the playable roster. X-Men’s legendary leader Cyclops and Fantastic Four’s powerhouse hero The Thing are now officially part of Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a retro-inspired beat-em-up game influenced by the classic Marvel arcade titles from the 1990s. Since launching last December on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, the game has received a very positive response from both players and critics. It currently holds an OpenCritic average score of 81, with many reviewers calling it one of the best arcade throwback games in recent years.
Cyclops’ arrival is considered one of the most exciting additions for fans. His gameplay revolves around powerful optic blasts that can attack forward, upward, and downward. His special “Vertical Strike” move is designed to quickly take down flying enemies. In addition, his passive ability called “Overpowered” rewards aggressive gameplay by increasing damage with consecutive attacks.
Meanwhile, The Thing has been introduced as a powerful grappling-focused fighter. He can grab enemies, smash them with heavy attacks, and rush aggressively into battle. His “Rock Solid” passive ability grants extra armor to sprint attacks, allowing him to maintain strong offensive pressure for longer periods.
The DLC is now available simultaneously on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and Xbox Series X/S. Developers also confirmed that Marvel Cosmic Invasion has reached 1.5 million players since its launch, showing the game’s growing popularity.
Alongside this announcement, Dotemu and Tribute Games also teased another major update. According to the developers, a second paid DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion will arrive in Fall 2026. This upcoming expansion will introduce even more playable characters along with a completely new game mode. While exact details have not yet been revealed, fans are already highly excited about the future content.
