Skybound Games' latest offering, Invincible VS, has created quite a stir among online video gaming fans. The title is now gearing up for its Open Beta, described as "a global, at-home event for console players," and the publisher has left no stone unturned to ensure its success.
To that effect, the developers held an Invincible VS Beta Preview on April 7 involving some prominent content creators. Here's a recap of this event and all the details about the upcoming early access for this superhero fighting game.
What are the Invincible VS Open Beta dates?
This event, which allows console players to be among the first to experience and play the game ahead of its launch, will take place from April 9 at 10:00 AM PT to April 11 at 9:00 PM PT. Readers must note that this console-only preview will be available to players on the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
Who was part of the Invincible VS Beta Preview event?
This event was held on April 7, with streams across ten Twitch and YouTube creators' channels. It involved putting these participants in a ten-player lobby and giving viewers non-stop action, with audiences allowed to log into the broadcast of their favored streamers and support them.
Across both platforms and all streams, the Invincible VS Beta Preview managed to peak at over 4K viewers. The list of participants can be seen below:
- Lily "lilypichu" Ki
- Alanya "ARUUU" Alisha
- Dan "Frodan" Chou
- Romulus "rome_Himself" Booker
- John "jmcrofts" Crofts
- infernasu
- Raty "rayditz"
- Joi "Curiousjoi"
- Michael "RiddlesMK" Kim
- Kevin "ShinKensou" Turner
Lilypichu's livestream on Twitch ended up being the most popular, hitting just over 2K Peak Viewers (PV). Cumulatively, the event touched just over 10K Hours Watched, with lilypichu again topping the chart by contributing over half this number.
What is Invincible VS, and when will it be released?
Invincible VS is a brutal superhero 3v3 tag fighting game set in the Invincible universe. Players can battle to the death as a team of fan-favorite characters, including Thula, Omni-Man, Atom Eve and Invinvible, in iconic locations.
The title, developed by Skybound's games studio Quarter Up, is scheduled to be released on April 30, 2026. Pre-purchase for the Standard and Deluxe editions is already available, with the launch set to introduce it to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (via Steam) players.
Invincible VS: Open Beta & Launch FAQs
When is the Invincible VS Open Beta?
The Open Beta is a global, at-home event scheduled to run from April 9 at 10:00 AM PT to April 11 at 9:00 PM PT. This is a limited-time window for players to test the game's mechanics and servers before the official release.
Which platforms can participate in the Open Beta?
The Open Beta is a console-only event. It will be available exclusively for players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. While the full game will launch on PC, the beta is restricted to these next-gen consoles.
When is the official release date for Invincible VS?
The full game is scheduled for release on April 30, 2026. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for both the Standard and Deluxe editions are currently open.
What kind of gameplay does Invincible VS feature?
Developed by Quarter Up, Invincible VS is a brutal 3v3 tag fighting game. Players select a team of three characters from the Invincible universe — such as Omni-Man, Atom Eve, and Invincible — and engage in high-stakes combat in iconic locations from the series.
Which creators participated in the April 7 Beta Preview?
The early preview featured a ten-player lobby with several prominent streamers and fighting game community (FGC) icons, including:
- LilyPichu
- RiddlesMK
- Frodan
- ARUUU
- jmcrofts
- infernasu
- rayditz
- Curiousjoi
- rome_Himself
- ShinKensou
Can I keep my progress from the Open Beta?
There is no news on progress carrying over, but typically in "Open Beta" events for fighting games, rankings and unlocks are reset for the full launch on April 30. However, participating is the best way to get a head start on mastering the 3v3 tag mechanics.
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