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<h1>Skybound Launches Quarter Up Studio to Develop Invincible VS Fighting Game</h1>
Skybound Entertainment has announced the formation of its first internal game development studio, Quarter Up, located in Los Angeles. This new venture is comprised of over 40 skilled team members, including industry veterans from renowned companies such as Activision Blizzard, Riot Games, and Naughty Dog. Notably, several team members previously worked on the 2013 release of Killer Instinct.
Quarter Up is spearheaded by former Double Helix Games executive Mike Willette. The studio is currently focused on developing Invincible VS, a 3v3 tag fighting game inspired by the popular Invincible comic series. The game is set to deliver intense and brutal combat by capturing the essence of its source material. Slated for a 2026 launch, Invincible VS will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The game was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase and promises an immersive experience featuring iconic characters from the franchise, such as Invincible, Omni-Man, and Atom Eve. With multiple modes like a single-player campaign, arcade, and versus modes, the game aims to offer a variety of engaging gameplay options.
Skybound intends for Quarter Up to innovate within the competitive fighting game market. The studio is leveraging a lean core team model alongside strategic partnerships with outsourcing firms to efficiently scale production and manage costs, particularly focusing on novel tag mechanics and combo-breaking systems.
As Skybound Entertainment embraces this new chapter, fans and players alike are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Invincible VS, promising a gaming experience rich in story-driven content and dynamic combat mechanics.

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Skybound Entertainment has established Quarter Up, its first internal game development studio in Los Angeles, staffed by over 40 industry veterans from companies like Activision Blizzard and Riot Games. The studio is developing Invincible VS, a 3v3 tag fighting game based on the popular comic series, featuring characters like Invincible and Omni-Man. Set for 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, the game will include single-player campaign, arcade, and versus modes with innovative tag mechanics and combo-breaking systems.

Skybound Entertainment Launches 'Invincible VS' Game with New Studio Quarter Up