Marvel Cosmic Invasion adds Silver Surfer and Beta Ray Bill to its 15-character roster. Here’s the full rundown of confirmed characters and who might be next.
Two More Heroes Enter the Cosmic Brawl
Marvel Cosmic Invasion just revealed two more playable characters, and fans of both the niche and the cosmic should be grinning right now—Silver Surfer and Beta Ray Bill are officially in the lineup.
With their addition, the pixel-art beat-em-up’s roster hits 11 out of 15 total characters revealed. That means we’re down to just four mystery fighters left before launch—and speculation is running wild.
Let’s dig into what this means, and who else might be flying into the chaos.
Silver Surfer Rides the Hype Wave
Silver Surfer’s inclusion isn’t just fan service—it’s well-timed marketing synergy. The character is front and center in Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which just hit theaters on July 25. With Julia Garner’s portrayal lighting up the silver screen, it makes total sense to have the Surfer simultaneously crashing into a side-scrolling cosmic smackdown.
Expect some flashy cosmic energy, speed boosts, and a lot of gliding across the screen like a floating cheat code.
Beta Ray Bill—The Deep Cut Hero We Deserve
Then there’s Beta Ray Bill, aka the half-horse, half-thunder-god powerhouse from The Mighty Thor #337 (1983). He’s one of those “Wait, Marvel actually made this guy?” characters, and he rocks in combat. His hammer, Stormbreaker, predates the MCU version and makes him a natural fit for wild, over-the-top beat-em-up action.
It’s refreshing to see Marvel Cosmic Invasion embracing these deep cuts. Between Bill, Phyla-Vell, and Nova, this game is flexing some serious comic book cred.
Confirmed Marvel Cosmic Invasion Characters (So Far)
Here’s where the roster stands now:
Confirmed Heroes:
- Spider-Man
- Captain America
- Venom
- Storm
- Wolverine
- Rocket Raccoon
- She-Hulk
- Phyla-Vell
- Nova
- Silver Surfer
- Beta Ray Bill
Still Unknown (4 Remaining):
The final four haven’t been announced, but here’s who’s being whispered about:
- Cyclops or Rogue – Only two X-Men so far? Feels like room for more.
- Iron Man, Black Widow, or Hawkeye – Mainstay Avengers who could round out the squad.
- Thor? Maybe not—Beta Ray Bill’s inclusion could mean the hammer’s already spoken for.
- Deadpool? Unlikely, unless they’re saving the chaos for a surprise.
- Hela? She pops up at the end of the trailer, but no confirmation yet on whether she’s playable.
Will We See More at Gamescom?
With Gamescom Opening Night Live right around the corner in August, we could be looking at a major info drop—possibly even:
- Full roster reveal
- Gameplay breakdowns of new characters
- A long-awaited release date announcement
Considering Cosmic Invasion made a splash at Summer Game Fest, another appearance at Gamescom makes total sense.
Why This Game’s Doing It Right
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is leaning hard into that Double Dragon meets MCU energy—but with a twist: it’s not just going for big names. The inclusion of characters like Phyla-Vell, Nova, and now Beta Ray Bill shows they’re giving deep fans something to chew on.
And the pixel-art presentation? Pure retro fire. It’s got that Saturday morning arcade brawl flavor, just layered with cosmic-powered absurdity and a surprising amount of character diversity.
Latest Marvel Cosmic Invasion Update
- New Characters Revealed: Silver Surfer, Beta Ray Bill
- Total Confirmed So Far: 11 of 15
- Remaining Roster Spots: 4
- Likely Next Appearance: Gamescom Opening Night Live (August 2025)
- Release Date: Still TBD, expected before end of 2025
The Cosmic Chaos Is Coming Together
Whether you’re here for the iconic heroes, the obscure powerhouses, or just want to button mash through space with your best buds, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is shaping up to be a sleeper hit for fans of beat-em-ups and comics alike.
Now the only question is… who’s going to fill those last four roster slots?
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