6/8/2025 | Entertainment | CA
The fighting game community just got a new contender, and it's packing a punch so hard it might just knock your socks off. Invincible Vs, a 3v3 brawler based on the Skybound comic and hit animated series, was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and let's just say, it's not pulling any punches. Slated for release in 2026 on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC, this game is shaping up to be the brutal, no holds barred experience fans of the franchise have been craving.
From the trailer, it's clear that Invincible Vs is taking cues from both the Marvel vs. Capcom series and Mortal Kombat. The tag mechanics look fluid, allowing players to swap between three fighters mid combat, though it's still unclear if assists will be part of the mix. What is crystal clear, however, is the level of violence on display. This isn't your grandmother's fighting game. Characters like Omni Man and Invincible are shown tearing through opponents with the kind of gore that would make even Mortal Kombat veterans raise an eyebrow.
Speaking of Mortal Kombat, the trailer hints at a fatality like mechanic, where fighters can execute their opponents in ways that are, well, very on brand for Invincible. Imagine Omni Man's infamous subway scene or Invincible's bone crunching punches translated into a fighting game. Yeah, it's that kind of brutal. The initial roster includes fan favorites like Atom Eve, Thula, Lucan, and Rex Splode, each with their own unique movesets that promise to keep the gameplay fresh and chaotic.
What's fascinating here is how perfectly the Invincible universe lends itself to a fighting game. The source material is already packed with high stakes battles, larger than life characters, and a level of violence that borders on absurd. Translating that into a 3v3 format feels like a no brainer. It's a match made in heaven, or perhaps more accurately, a match made in the blood soaked trenches of a superhero brawl.
Of course, the real question is whether Invincible Vs can carve out its own identity in an already crowded fighting game landscape. With heavy hitters like Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and Mortal Kombat 1 dominating the scene, this new entry will need more than just brute force to stand out. But if the trailer is any indication, the developers are leaning hard into what makes Invincible unique, and that might just be enough to win over fans.
The announcement has already sparked heated discussions online, with some praising the audacity of the violence, while others wonder if it might be too much. But let's be real, if you're a fan of Invincible, too much is never enough. The game's 2026 release gives the team plenty of time to polish the mechanics and expand the roster. Here's hoping we get some deep cuts from the comics, because honestly, who wouldn't want to play as Allen the Alien or Battle Beast?
In the meantime, the fighting game community has a new title to obsess over. Invincible Vs might just be the shot in the arm the genre needs, blending hyper violent spectacle with tight, competitive gameplay. Whether you're a diehard fan of the series or just someone who loves a good brawl, this is one to keep an eye on. Just remember to bring a towel, because things are about to get messy.
*Game descriptions are based on available information and may change upon release.
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