“Skybound is developing a highly produced, high-octane blood bath that is anything but indie,” the company writes on the crowdfunding page. It adds, “If you follow the show, you can imagine exactly what to expect from this video game: tons of action, stunning game and character design, and of course, a healthy dose of blood.”

Further descriptions of the game seem to suggest it will be a live service experience, with mentions of online and multiplayer components, as well as consistent content additions through DLC and expansions.

“With cutting-edge competitive gameplay, premium production values, and the most advanced online and technical foundations, Invincible will release under a premium model with multiple DLC expansions and special editions designed to cater to every level of fandom,” the crowdfunding page reads. “In both competitive and local play modes, the game is designed to contribute new stories to the Invincible multiverse, enabling future releases, expansions, new character arcs and adventures for years to come.”

The Invincible game’s development is being led by a newly formed in-house AAA studio comprising of over 30 industry veterans with experience at the likes of EA, Activision Blizzard, Amazon Games, Epic Games, and more. The studio is being led by Head of Games Publishing Chris Paulson and EVP of Games Production Patrick Gilmore.

Skybound says developing the Invincible game in-house will allow it to retain complete control of the project, while also ensuring the involvement of a “team of franchise stakeholders”, including Invincible creator Robert Kirkman.

“We are creating a highly coveted game that is guaranteed to have fans of the comic, the global hit TV show, and serious gamers alike, wholly captivated by this first-of-its-kind Invincible experience,” the company says. “Plus, by creating this project in-house, we will reap the benefits of being the IP rights owner, developer, and publisher, providing increased value to our stakeholders.”

Skybound is currently looking for funding of $5 million from this campaign, to add to $18 million it has previously raised from investors and fans, as well as venture capitalist funding. The company also says the Invincible game will be the first of many in-house games it intends to develop based on owned IP (which also includes The Walking Dead).

With Frost as a Kameo Fighter, the footage offers a better look at Li-Mei’s combos, Special Moves and in-air attacks. Her over-the-top Fatality is showcased along with a Brutality (a simple lower jaw removal). Even Frost gets in on the action, freezing an opponent and punching their skeleton out of their frozen body as a Fatality.

It also provides a brief look at the movement, with the speed and dashes improved from the stress test. The comments also report that the “Geiger counter” in the background is an accessibility option, which gets loud as your opponent gets closer. It’s an interesting new addition, and we can’t wait to see the other options.

Mortal Kombat 1 launches on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch. Its closed beta takes place from August 18th to 21st for pre-orders.

Fans of Omni-Man, the beloved superhero-turned-pariah, will be happy to learn that J.K. Simmons will voice the character, as confirmed by Skybound Games on Twitter. Simmons is known for voicing the character in the animated television series, which is confirmed to be receiving a second season.

Simmons also voices General Ketheric Thorm, one of three antagonists in Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3. The role-playing game releases on August 3rd for PC and September 6th for PS5.

As for Mortal Kombat 1, it’s out on September 19th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch. A release schedule for the DLC characters has yet to be announced, so stay tuned.

As confirmed by @noobde at #SDCC, J.K. Simmons will be voicing Omni-Man in #MK1! pic.twitter.com/xeetjuJ9ko

— Skybound Games (@skyboundgames) July 22, 2023