Xbox Game Pass adds first Day-One game in December 2025

marvel space invasion Now available in xbox game pass Across multiple layers. This day one fighting game with a co-op option is the first to be added to Microsoft's subscription service in December 2025, marking the 210th Xbox Game Pass release since the turn of the year.

Developed by Montreal-based Tribute Games marvel space invasion is a superhero fighting game with 2D pixel graphics and a diverse roster of 15 playable characters, including Spider-Man, Captain America, She-Hulk, Venom, Wolverine, Storm, and Rocket Raccoon. In addition to the Marvel IP, the game aims to stand out from the genre competition through its so-called Cosmic Swap tag team system. This allows players to select two superheroes for each level and switch between them at will, creating opportunities for unique combos.

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion is now available on two Xbox Game Pass tiers.

Just 8 months after the announcement in March 2025, marvel space invasion was released on December 1st for PC, consoles, and Xbox Game Pass. Tribute Games' Beat 'em Up is available to play through the Ultimate tier of the Xbox subscription service and PC Game Pass. marvel space invasion is the 69th day one title to join Xbox Game Pass in 2025 and the first to launch in December. However, while this is officially presented as part of the November Wave 2 lineup, the first wave of December additions is expected to be revealed later this week. According to Microsoft's typical announcement schedule, this will most likely be on December 2nd.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is likely to release in 2026 with the Xbox Game Pass premium tier.

Since Microsoft launched exclusive benefits for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one in September 2024, the service's mid-tier has typically received these titles with a 6- to 12-month delay. With Xbox Game Pass Standard rebranding to Premium on October 1, Microsoft promised delays of up to 12 months for Xbox published games. But because marvel space invasion Due to different publishers, the timing of a potential XGP Premium release remains uncertain. If the game plans to stay on the service for at least a year, it could reach the $14.99 per month service level as early as mid-2026.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is another triumph for the Xbox Game Pass Co-Op catalog.

Meanwhile, marvel space invasion Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is powering an ever-growing selection of compelling co-op titles. You can play solo, but it supports both couch and online co-op for up to four players with seamless drop-in and drop-out functionality. Early previews suggest that cooperative multiplayer will be one of the game's main selling points (along with its appeal for '80s and '90s nostalgia), and that the mode will reportedly fully embrace the chaotic energy typical of classic fighting games.

New and upcoming Xbox Game Pass games with confirmed release dates

game	Game Pass Tier	platform	date	memo
marvel space invasion	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, console, handheld, PC	December 1st	Released on the first day.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage	Ultimate, PC, Premium	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	December 2nd
routine	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, Console, PC	December 4th	Released on the first day.
dome keeper	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	December 9	First day (Series X/S) released.
hole digging game	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	December 9	First day (Series X/S) released.
duress	Ultimate, PC	PC	February 5th	Game Preview; Released on the first day.
High on Life 2	Ultimate, PC	Cloud, PC, Series X/S	February 13th	Released on the first day.

December 2nd is the next big date for Xbox Game Pass members. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage It will likely coincide with the official announcement of the service's (full) first December release. The upcoming lineup reportedly already includes: routineReleased on December 4th, dome keeper and hole digging gameBoth are scheduled to arrive in 5 days. If 2024 is any indication, Microsoft could consolidate this month's Xbox Game Pass roster into a single lineup announcement and then return to its usual two-part monthly release schedule in January 2026.