Identified Marvel Cosmic Invasion characters embody hit heroes like Spider-Man, Captain America, Storm, Wolverine, and extra, however not all the 15 launch characters have been named simply but. Beginning with 15 characters is already an enormous endeavor for a recreation like this, however contemplating how huge the Marvel universe is, it’s not out of the query to think about DLC characters might additional broaden the roster after launch. And simply as soon-to-be Marvel Cosmic Invasion gamers have already been voicing their opinions on which characters ought to be included, the builders have their very own wishlists, too.
However earlier than addressing these, the roster measurement itself deserves some reward. Whereas beat ’em up video games sometimes have smaller rosters in comparison with their preventing recreation cousins, Marvel Cosmic Invasion finds itself someplace within the center with its 15 beginning characters. It might’ve had a a lot smaller roster, too, however Yannick Belzil, the Marvel Cosmic Invasion narrative designer at Tribute Video games, mentioned the builders and Marvel landed on 15.
“That was kind of a higher-up choice,” Belzil mentioned throughout an interview with ComicBook. “‘We’d love so that you can do that, however it must be 15 characters at launch.’ We blanched at that in the first place.”
Belzil clarified it was Marvel that was on the lookout for 15 characters to begin with, and regardless of the preliminary hesitations, Tribute Video games made the request a actuality with the assistance of some “wonderful pixel artists and freelancers” that helped the studio. When requested what a extra snug beginning quantity would’ve been on condition that 15 was a shock, Belzil mentioned “seven or eight,” so the Marvel Cosmic Invasion roster is kind of bigger than it might’ve been in an alternate growth timeline.
So far as future characters go, Belzil mentioned the group is most targeted on launch proper now, so any wishlists or options past that shouldn’t be taken to coronary heart simply but. However identical to these wanting ahead to Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Belzil has concepts. U.S. 1 got here up within the dialog as an thought that will’ve been enjoyable however couldn’t occur, for instance, although different characters like Rogue will probably be much more acquainted to Marvel followers even when they’re simply as unlikely.
“I really feel prefer it’s very easy to get into like just about any traditional X-Males due to their powers,” he mentioned. “I like Rogue, however the factor is, in our recreation, as a result of you may have a personality who duos with different characters, Rogue must have the animations of each single different character to do their assaults, or each single villain to do their assaults. So simply that makes me really feel like Rogue won’t be doable, however I like Rogue a lot. I’d have beloved to have her.”
Rogue may be a longshot, however different characters like these from the Defenders might stand a greater likelihood at moving into Marvel Cosmic Invasion. Most of the enemies within the beat ’em up recreation are inhuman and otherworldly, so the distinction of in any other case down-to-earth heroes like these within the Defenders is one thing Belzil want to see.
“I like the Defenders, and I like the thought to have the street-level characters in area having to combat aliens,” he mentioned. “Like Daredevil, I feel preventing aliens along with his billy membership, I feel that will be enjoyable.”
Marvel Cosmic Invasion releases later this yr, so anticipate loads extra character reveals between every now and then.
