Invincible VS: beta test ends with calls for penalties for rage quitters

The beta test for the upcoming fighting game Invincible VS, based on the popular comic and TV series, is soon coming to an end. Led by publisher Skybound Games and developer Quarter Up, the test let players try out part of the hero roster starting on April 9, 2026. With the game’s launch still a few weeks away, players are now evaluating their experiences. A major point of discussion is the issue of so-called “rage quitting,” where players leave a match early.

Problems with rage quitting

Players have reported that there are minimal penalties for those who abandon the battlefield early. This has caused frustration, especially for players who knew they had the upper hand in their fights. Instead of being punished, the dropped players simply receive an error message that says: “opponent disconnected.” One casual player noted: “If someone like me experiences this often, then it’s worrying to think about the player base for this game. For us, there is definitely a need for an automated penalty system to combat rage quitting.”

Some players have suggested that matchmaking could help reduce the problem, noting that more experienced fighters often end up in matches stacked unfairly in their favor. This has also fueled the growing call for a penalty system, with some players proposing mechanics similar to Mortal Kombat’s Quitality.

Player recommendations

In light of the beta test, several players have shared recommendations to improve the experience. Some suggestions include playing with random characters with little precedent to make a fight feel more intimidating for rage quitters. Advice not to skip the tutorial is also circulating heavily, especially for newer players who are not familiar with fighting games.

The community feedback is clear: there is a need for a system that discourages players from quitting early, a problem that many multiplayer games have had to address.

The road to launch

Invincible VS is scheduled for an official launch on April 30, 2026, on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Players taking part in the beta received access to an exclusive skin: the Coalition of Planets Omni-Man skin. Reactions to the beta program are being closely watched, especially in terms of whether Quarter Up’s developers will take action to address player concerns.

With launch approaching, it will be interesting to see what changes may be made to improve the gameplay experience in response to feedback from the beta. The discussion around rage quitting is just one part of the broader community interaction developers will need to address.