Invincible VS is an upcoming fighting video game developed by Quarter Up and published by Skybound Games. It is based on the Amazon Prime Video animated series adaptation of the Image Comics series Invincible, with members of the show's voice cast reprising their roles. The game is set to be released on April 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X and S.
| Invincible VS | |
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| Developer | Quarter Up |
| Publisher | Skybound Games |
| Director | Dave Hall[2] |
| Designers | Reepal Parbhoo[2] Bau Bautista[2] |
| Artist | Dan Eder[2] |
| Writer | Michael C. Rogers[2] |
| Series | Invincible |
| Platforms | |
| Release | April 30, 2026[1] |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editInvincible VS is a fighting game based around teams of three characters, which players can tag between during battle.[3] Players will be able to perform an "active tag", switching characters in the middle of a combo to continue attacking.[3] Players can also perform a "counter tag", allowing them to escape a combo during an active tag if performed correctly.[3] The game includes a cinematic story mode, along with arcade and training modes.[4] The game will support local and online multiplayer with rollback netcode.[3]
Characters
editThe game is set to feature 18 playable characters at launch, with four additional characters planned as downloadable content. One of these characters, Ella Mental, was created for the game in collaboration with series creators Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley.[1]
Development and release
editInvincible VS is the first game developed by Quarter Up, a Los Angeles-based[9] studio founded by several members of the development team behind Killer Instinct (2013).[10] Quarter Up is the first in-house development studio under publisher Skybound Games.[4] Members of the animated series' voice cast reprise their roles for the game, including Steven Yeun as Invincible and J.K. Simmons as Omni-Man.[11]
The game was announced on June 8, 2025 during the Xbox Summer Showcase livestream.[12] It is currently scheduled to be released on April 30, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X and S.[13][1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Invincible VS Reveals a BRAND-NEW Character to the Universe: Chatting With The Team Behind Ella Mental". CGMagazine. December 11, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Quarter Up | Studio Behind Invincible VS". YouTube. June 13, 2025. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d McWhertor, Michael (June 10, 2025). "For Invincible VS, Skybound found a team of fighting game vets who are also Invincible fans". Polygon. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ a b Romano, Sal (June 8, 2025). "Three-versus-three tag fighting game Invincible VS announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Denzer, TJ (June 8, 2025). "Invincible VS confirmed character roster". Shacknews. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ "SDCC 2025: Robert Kirkman gives updates for 'Invincible' and more Skybound projects". AIPT. July 24, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ Fanelli, Jason (October 9, 2025). "Invincible Vs Roster Adds Cecil Stedman, A "Regular Guy With Government Funds"". GameSpot. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Mejia, Ozzie (October 28, 2025). "Invincible VS adds Robot and Monster Girl and sets Closed Alpha date". Shacknews. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ Alexa, L'Wren (June 19, 2025). "Skybound Launches 'Quarter Up' In-House Video Game Studio". Animation World Network. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ Borger, Will (June 10, 2025). "Invincible VS Is a Brutal, Bloody 3v3 Tag Fighter". IGN. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ Hornshaw, Phil (June 8, 2025). "Fighting Game Invincible VS Announced With A Trailer Full Of Gory Superhero Battles". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ Shea, Brian (June 8, 2025). "Invincible VS Is A 3v3 Fighting Game Based On The Popular Series". Game Informer. Archived from the original on June 10, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
- ^ McWhertor, Michael (June 9, 2025). "Invincible VS brings Robert Kirkman's superheroes to a (very bloody) fighting game". Polygon. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
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