Invincible VS has locked in its open beta for April 9–11, and the public test will ship with a 10-character roster headlined by newly confirmed fan favorite Allen the Alien. Developed by Quarter Up and published by Skybound Games, the 3v3 tag-team fighter is using the beta to stress-test online and ranked play ahead of its full launch on April 30, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The beta news matters for two reasons: it’s the first widely accessible hands-on for the brutal superhero brawler after a prior closed alpha, and it clarifies exactly who (and what) players can try—plus where they can try it, since platform availability differs depending on the outlet and platform holder messaging.
What We Know: Dates, Times, Platforms, and How to Join
Quarter Up and Skybound Games have confirmed an open beta window running April 9 through April 11. Multiple outlets align on the core dates, with some differences in how the end time is presented.
Here are the specific times that were published:
- April 9, 10:00 AM PT to April 11, 9:00 PM PT (published by Game Rant and echoed by GamingBolt, with the same PT start and end times).
- April 9, 1:00 PM ET to April 11, midnight ET (Polygon’s conversion and framing of the window).
On platforms, the available reporting contains conflicting claims:
- PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are consistently listed as open beta platforms by Game Rant, Polygon, Gematsu, GamingBolt, and Xbox’s official post.
- PC is listed as included by Game Informer’s open beta write-up, which says the free beta will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Because the provided reporting does not reconcile that discrepancy, the safest conclusion is: the open beta is confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while PC beta availability is disputed across outlets.
As for access requirements, Game Rant states no pre-registration is required—players can download the open beta from their platform store.
The Open Beta Roster: 10 Playable Fighters (Including Allen)
The open beta will include 10 playable characters, and the lineup is consistent across several reports and platform posts. The playable roster for the beta is:
- Invincible (Mark Grayson)
- Atom Eve
- Bulletproof
- Thula
- Rex Splode
- Battle Beast
- Omni-Man
- Robot
- Monster Girl
- Allen the Alien
The headline addition is Allen the Alien, who has been formally revealed as playable and included in the beta. Skybound and Quarter Up’s character write-ups describe Allen as a superpowered Unopan and a major ally in the Invincible universe. Gematsu and Xbox’s post also describe him as a “Striker” type with a kit emphasizing mobility, superhuman strength, and grappling, plus mix-ups and an “armored stance.”
On the subject of voice talent: Game Rant notes Allen is a fan-favorite character voiced by Seth Rogen in the show, while Game Informer cautions that the gameplay trailer’s voice “might not be voiced by Seth Rogen.” details have not been provide a definitive confirmation of Allen’s in-game voice actor.
What’s In the Beta: Ranked Focus, Training Mode, and Arenas
The open beta isn’t positioned as a broad “everything included” demo. Instead, it’s designed to test the game where fighting games live or die: online performance and matchmaking.
In a PlayStation Blog interview, executive producer Mike Willette said the beta will be focused on online play and ranked play. The flow described is straightforward: players can go through the tutorial and practice mode, play placement matches, and then be matched against opponents of a similar rank and skill level in Ranked.
The PlayStation Blog interview also discusses approachability features. Willette explains that auto-combos are intended to help newer players learn combo structure—moving from normal attacks to specials, then into supers, and tagging partners—without “dumbing down” the game.
On content beyond characters, the beta includes six arenas. The full list is provided by Gematsu:
- Hometown Invasion (Night)
- Moon
- Ka-Hor’s Tomb (Day)
- Himalayas
- Kinetic Chamber
- Training Room
Game Rant also mentions arenas inspired by the show, specifically calling out Ka-Hor’s tomb, and notes the beta includes six location arenas.
Push Square adds that the beta includes a training mode to get comfortable with mechanics and each character’s fighting style, reinforcing the PlayStation Blog’s emphasis on tutorial/practice access.
Release, Platforms, and Editions: What’s Confirmed for April 30
Invincible VS is scheduled to launch globally on April 30, 2026. Across the available reporting, the confirmed platforms for the full release are:
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- PC (including Steam per Game Rant and Gematsu; Gematsu also mentions Microsoft Store)
Xbox’s official post adds additional ecosystem details: it states the game is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud as an Xbox Play Anywhere title on April 30, 2026.
Pricing and editions are also explicitly listed in the Xbox post:
- Standard Edition – $49.99
- Includes a Zero-Suit Mark Skin as pre-order content (as listed on Xbox).
- Deluxe Edition – $69.99
- Includes Zero-Suit Mark Skin, the Year 1 Character Pass, and Profile Card Cosmetics.
details have not been provide PlayStation Store pricing or PC storefront pricing, so only the Xbox-listed prices can be treated as confirmed here.
On roster size at launch, multiple outlets state the base game will include 18 characters at release. Game Rant notes the beta’s 10 fighters represent over half of the launch roster.
Post-launch support is also outlined: after release, four additional fighters are planned between June and December via the Year 1 Character Pass (Game Rant). Polygon similarly notes a Year 1 Character Pass bringing four more fighters, adding that the first two join in June.
Broader Roster Context: Who’s Confirmed Beyond the Beta (and Who Isn’t)
While the open beta roster is locked at 10 fighters, the wider launch roster picture is still coming into focus.
Game Rant states the game has confirmed additional characters beyond the beta lineup, including:
- Dupli-Kate
- Powerplex
- Cecil
- Viltrumite soldiers Anissa and Lucan
Game Rant also notes that Ella Mental (spelled “Ella Mental” in Game Rant; Polygon uses “Ella-Mental”) is not included in the open beta. Polygon describes her as an original character created for the game, with a moveset built around the elements.
Both Game Rant and GamingBolt indicate that two more characters remain to be revealed ahead of launch.
What Remains Unknown
- PC open beta availability: Some reporting and official messaging indicates the beta is console-only (PS5/Xbox Series X|S), while one outlet reports PC is included. details have not been resolve this contradiction.
- Allen the Alien’s in-game voice actor: Seth Rogen voices Allen in the show, but it’s not confirmed whether he reprises the role in Invincible VS.
- The final two launch characters: Multiple reports say two roster slots are still unannounced.
- Whether the beta includes anything beyond online/ranked and training: The PlayStation Blog interview emphasizes online/ranked and training, but does not provide a complete checklist of modes beyond those.
- Exact PS5/PC pricing outside Xbox storefront listings: Only Xbox pricing for Standard and Deluxe editions is explicitly provided .
