Ubisoft has officially announced a newInvinciblevideo game based on the popular comic book-turned-cartoon. The name of the game isInvincible: Guarding the Globe, and it probably isn’t what many fans would have expected. Rather than an action game, an adventure game, or even a tactical RPG,Ubisofthas partnered with Skybound comics to make anInvinciblefree-to-play mobile idle RPG.Invinciblefans that also love free-to-play mobile games now have a game to look forward to.Invincibleis a comic book written by Robert Kirkman with art from Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. It’s well-loved for providing a grittier, more violent take on superhero adventures. While theInvinciblecomic book has always been popular, it exploded into new levels of popularity with the release of an animated adaptation on Amazon Prime Video. Asecond season of theInvinciblecartoonis expected to be released in late 2023.RELATED:Invincible Season 2 Update Revealed By New Clip From Prime VideoIn preparation for the release ofInvincibleseason two, it seems that some cross-media synergy is being prepared. Ubisoft is working with Skybound,Walking Deadcreator Robert Kirkman’s entertainment company revolving around his and other comic work, to create a newInvinciblevideo game.Invincible: Guarding the Globeis described as a free-to-play idle RPG made for iOS and Android devices. It’s planned for release “soon,” though players can pre-register now to receive special rewards.
The story ofInvincible: Guarding the Globerevolves around the attack of a clone army. Players join the Global Defense Agency and work with head of GDA Cecil Stedman to recruit familiarpopularInvinciblecharactersto take on the clone army in super-powered battles. Players can either control their squads themselves to play through the campaign, or they can set up idle battles that will run in the background on their devices.
While monetization hasn’t been detailed, mobile game fans are likely familiar withInvincible’s general design elements. Players will be tasked with collecting characters, leveling them up, equipping them with items, and taking on daily and weekly challenges. Expect various progression paths and currencies, as well as limitations, that each involve potential microtransactions.
Still, even as a mobile game, there are a lot ofInvinciblefans that will look forward to a game featuring content from the comic book and cartoon.Characters already confirmed forInvincible: Guarding the Globeinclude Invincible himself, Atom Eve, Omni-Man, Robot, Rex Splode, War Woman, Black Samson, Dupli-Kate, The Immortal, Green Ghost, and more. Expect more information aboutInvincible: Guarding the Globeto be released in the weeks to come.
Invincible: Guarding the Globeis in development for iOS and Android devices.
