After five thousand years, Apocalypse, the first mutant, has risen again. His plans for the domination and cleansing of the world began with the gathering of his chief lieutenants: Famine, War, Plague, and Death. The Four Horsemen ride by his side, sowing destruction wherever they roam, in a fanatical implementation of survival of the fittest. If no one will stand in their way, then the end times are surely upon us!

Shattered, the Phoenix Force possessed some of the world’s greatest heroes, consuming them with power and blind obsession with taking control of the world. Cyclops, Emma Frost, Colossus, Magik, and Namor. The Phoenix Five now stand as a united force that must be taken down at all costs. Somehow, hope persists, with the arrival of Hope Summers. But will it be enough to break through the might of the Phoenix?

Perhaps it required someone with an intellect as towering as Doctor Otto Octavius to conclude that heroes are much stronger and more effective working as a group, and villains should therefore adopt the same tactics. Naturally, villains are mistrustful of each other, and therein lies the problem. But with someone like Doc Ock in charge, and by executing successful plan after plan, even the most misanthropic villain can see the advantages of teamwork. Enter: The Sinister Six! Doctor Octopus has called together the most dangerous villains of New York City, united by their hatred of Spider-Man. Between Electro’s raw power, Sandman’s incredible strength, Vulture’s tech savvy, Kraven’s savage cunning, and Mysterio’s mind-bending illusions, Doctor Octopus has the makings of an Avengers-level threat! With the Six working together, even Earth’s mightiest heroes will fall before their collective villainy! Bringing the Six to justice will require coordination, planning, quick thinking, and teamwork the likes of which the evil Six can only dream of. Let us show the Sinister Six that even villains working in concert are no match for heroes that stand united!

Long ago, a meteor made of Vibranium, one of the most precious metals known to mankind, fell in Wakanda. With this treasure trove of resources, Wakanda soon became a technological marvel, being far in advance of the rest of the world. However, the country kept its resources and knowledge secret. But there are those within the country that want to move into new directions. Whose vision will win? The Rise of the Black Panther expansion for Marvel United takes players to the country of Wakanda, where the use of the country’s vast resources is under contention. Players will have access to three new heroes: the Black Panther, the Winter Soldier, and Shuri. They’ll be facing off against Killmonger and his nefarious schemes to take over. The set also includes new Locations for players to fight at and the Endangered Locations Challenge, where players must try and keep the local flora and fauna safe during this time of war.

Loki, the trickster god, is on the loose. He’s causing havoc and mayhem all over Asgard, and it’s up to the heroes to stop him. However, things might be rougher than usual, as one of the heroes just might be in league with Loki. A traitor is among the ranks. The Tales of Asgard expansion for Marvel United gives players a new set of challenges and options for their games. Players can face off against a new villain, the trickster god Loki as he causes trouble around the six new Asgard Locations. However, aiding the heroes are a trio of new faces, including Thor, Valkyrie, and Korg. But there may be a Traitor among the group, as the new Traitor Challenge will add a new wrinkle to gameplay.

From the darkest reaches of the galaxy, Thanos has begun his dark crusade to bring balance to the universe. The Mad Titan’s plan: eliminate half of all life so that the rest may prosper. It’s absolutely insane, and were Thanos confined to his single armada, inexorable though it may be, his plan would be impossible to enact on a universal scale. But Thanos has learned of the Infinity Stones, six gemstones that predate the universe, each controlling an aspect of existence. Whoever can gather and harness the stones will possess literally unlimited control over the universe and everything in it. With the snap of his fingers, Thanos can bring his horrific solution to pass. Thanos has sent the Black Order out across the stars to gather the stones while he forges the Infinity Gauntlet, a weapon strong enough to harness their power. Yet the Children of Thanos will not find their task simple. Every hero across the universe stands opposed to this most vile of master plans. They must prevent Thanos from gaining the stones, then take the fight to the Mad Titan himself. It’s the battle of your lives with the fate of the universe at stake! The Infinity Gauntlet adds an epic game mode to Marvel United by introducing Thanos’ campaign to gather all Infinity Stones, and the Heroes’ struggle to keep him from fully assembling his unstoppable Infinity Gauntlet

Created by Cable out of the remnants of the New Mutants, the X-Force is unlike other X-Men teams who focus on reacting to Villain’s schemes and protecting the innocents. Following Cable’s philosophy of “Get them before they get you,” the X-Force is an aggressive team who actively attacks evil mutants every chance they get.