Invincible VS adds a fourth-dimension villain, but the 'open beta' details are thin on the ground
Angstrom Levy is confirmed for 13 October as the fighting game's third DLC character - just don't expect Xbox's own post to tell you much about the beta itself.
What’s actually been confirmed
Microsoft’s Xbox Wire has put a firm date on the next addition to Invincible VS: Angstrom Levy, the dimension-hopping antagonist from the Invincible comics and animated series, joins the fighting game on 13 October. He’s billed as the third DLC fighter of Season 2 and the 21st playable character overall, which at least gives a sense of how quickly the roster has grown since launch.
Per executive producer Mike Willette, Levy’s gimmick revolves around portals and summonable orbs, aimed at players who like to set traps and plan several moves ahead rather than button-mash their way through a match. That’s a reasonably specific gameplay pitch, and it tracks with the character’s comic-book ability to tear holes between dimensions.
Where the detail runs out
Here’s the catch: despite the headline promising an “open beta,” the actual Xbox Wire post is essentially a character reveal for Angstrom Levy, not a breakdown of beta mechanics, platforms, or pricing. There’s no mention in the available text of whether the beta covers the whole game, just the new fighter, or what - if anything - it costs to take part. Nothing is said about PC versus console availability, Game Pass inclusion, or whether this is a timed trial before a wider paid release.
That’s worth flagging plainly: publisher posts like this are marketing copy first, technical briefings second. The language about “multiversal mayhem” is flavour text, not a spec sheet. If you’re hoping to know exactly what you’re downloading on the 13th, this particular announcement doesn’t quite get you there - you’ll want to watch for a follow-up post or patch notes closer to launch.
So who does this actually affect
If you already own Invincible VS and have been following Season 2’s content drops, this is simple enough to parse: a new fighter is arriving on a set date, and he plays differently to the roster you already have. Existing players with a season pass or who’ve been buying DLC characters individually are the obvious audience here.
If you don’t currently own the game, none of this changes your calculus much. Season 2 content being for existing players is the norm for live-service fighting games, and there’s nothing in this announcement suggesting a free-to-play window, a demo, or a price cut that would make it a good entry point for newcomers. The word “beta” in the headline might imply wider access, but the source text doesn’t back that up with specifics - so treat it as unconfirmed until Xbox or the developer says more.
What to do about it
If you’re invested in Invincible VS, mark 13 October and keep an eye on official channels for the patch notes that should accompany Angstrom Levy’s actual release - that’s where you’ll find the real mechanical detail, balance numbers, and any genuine beta terms. If you’re on the fence about the game entirely, this announcement isn’t the hook to pull you in; it’s a routine content drop for people already playing, dressed in slightly more dramatic language than the facts currently support.