Permanent content and entitlements

Unlocks & DLC

See what is earned through play, what came from an edition or preorder, and what was announced but not yet named.

Progression unlock

Entry	Requirement / location	Effect	Missability	Platform / version
Champion	Complete all 11 chapters of any one team story in Episode Mode.	Adds the boss as a playable, mostly solo grappler outside Episode Mode.	Not missable; any team story qualifies.	PS5 and PC release build.

Launch roster counts differ depending on whether Champion is included. This guide treats him as an unlockable beyond the 20-character base roster.

Content	Acquisition	Effect	Missability / availability
Year 1 Character and Stage Pass	Digital Deluxe, Ultimate, or standalone purchase	Four post-launch characters, one stage, and base-roster result poses	Not a gameplay-earned item; future storefront availability can change.
Howard the Duck / Cosmo	Digital Deluxe or Ultimate	Lobby avatar / lobby pet	Edition entitlement; upgrades are offered.
Five costumes	Ultimate	Captain America Classic, Iron Man Classic, Storm Punk Rock, Doctor Doom Supreme Ruler, Spider-Man Advanced Suit 2.0	Official announcement originally said available until August 5, 2027; verify the live store before purchase.
Animated Chromatic colors	Ultimate	Animated color unlock for all 20 base characters	Edition entitlement.
Infinity Gauntlet / Baby Groot / Cosmic Surfboard	Preorder entitlement	Lobby equipment / pet / ride	Preorder window has ended; later availability is unverified.

Item	Status on September 7, 2026	Method / effect
Phoenix Cyclops	Announced as the first Year 1 character with a Fall 2026 release window.	Included in the Year 1 pass; standalone terms were not detailed at the coverage date.
Year 1 characters 2–4	Unavailable / unnamed	Included in the pass when released.
Year 1 stage	Unavailable / unnamed	Included in the pass when released.
Wolverine Battle Reborn Suit	Announced for September 1, 2026	Free download for all players; verify the platform store listing.