Marvel Fighting Souls: Tokon News Update

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is an upcoming fighter that blends Marvel's iconic heroes with ARC System Works' proven combat formula. For the latest updates and announcements about the game, read on.

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Latest News & Updates

2025

August 1

⚫ Ahead of its first playable demo at EVO 2025 (August 1-3 in Las Vegas), Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arc System Works released a 12-minute "Beginner’s Guide" video for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.

In it, game director Kazuto “Pachi” Sekine breaks down the core gameplay systems to prepare players for the global trial. Sekine urged event attendees to share their impressions, highlighting the studio’s commitment to developing the game with community feedback.

Read more: MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls ‘Beginner’s Guide’ video (Gematsu)

June 29

⚫ Revealed during the June 2025 State of Play, the FlexStrike is PlayStation's first official wireless arcade stick. Its debut trailer also showcased fresh gameplay footage for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming superhero brawler from Arc System Works.

Read more: New details on PlayStation’s first wireless fight stick, FlexStrike (Official PlayStation Website)

June 23

⚫ Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arc System Works confirmed that MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls will have a playable demo at EVO 2025. Fans can try the game firsthand from August 1 to 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Read more: MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls First Playable Demo at EVO 2025 (Game8)

June 4

⚫ Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls was officially unveiled at the June 2025 PlayStation State of Play. The anime-styled 4v4 fighter is being developed by Arc System Works in partnership with Marvel Games and PlayStation Studios for a 2026 launch on PlayStation 5 and PC.

The game brings iconic characters like Iron Man, Captain America, and Spider-Man to life with Arc's signature visuals, lore-accurate abilities, and detailed stages packed with references. Designed for both newcomers and veterans, it features streamlined controls alongside deep team synergy and character-specific mechanics.

Read more: Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls was announced at the PlayStation State of Play June 2025. (Game8)