Get Ready to Fight: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Announces PS5 Closed Beta
Sony Interactive Entertainment and the renowned fighting game developers at Arc System Works, widely known for their work on the beloved Guilty Gear and BlazBlue franchises, have officially announced a closed beta test for their upcoming fighting game, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls.
This exclusive beta will run from September 5th to September 7th, accessible solely on the PlayStation 5 console. Players eager to get an early look at the game can sign up for a chance to participate via the official PlayStation website.
What to Expect in the Beta
The closed beta will offer players the opportunity to step into the boots of six iconic Marvel characters: Iron Man, Doctor Doom, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Storm, and Captain America. Participants will be able to engage in online battles against other players, explore an offline mode, hone their skills in a dedicated training mode, and even observe matches in a spectator mode. Crucially for a modern fighting game, Arc System Works has confirmed that the beta will feature rollback netcode, ensuring a smoother and more responsive online experience.
Looking Ahead to 2026
While the closed beta is exclusive to PlayStation 5, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is slated for a broader launch in 2026, targeting both PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game promises a unique 4-on-4 fighting experience, where players control pairs of heroes in dynamic tag-team combat. Arc System Works has also expressed a strong commitment to providing long-term support for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls post-launch, suggesting a continuous stream of content and updates.
This announcement came amidst a flurry of news from EVO 2025, which also saw updates for other major fighting titles like Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6. Arc System Works itself made headlines with the reveal that Lucy from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners will soon join the roster of Guilty Gear -Strive- as a new DLC character. For fans of Marvel and fighting games alike, this beta offers a fantastic chance to experience Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls early and provide valuable feedback that will help shape the game's development towards its anticipated 2026 release.
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