Arc System Works confirms Phoenix Cyclops as the first Year 1 DLC fighter for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Featuring Phoenix Force powers, anime‑style opening, and Insomniac collaboration costumes.
Arc System Works and Sony Interactive Entertainment announce the MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta from July 24–26, featuring 15 playable heroes and villains, six stages, Episode Mode preview, and full online/local modes ahead of the August 6 launch.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls sees progress as 15 countries are removed from PlayStation’s PSN restriction list, allowing more fans to purchase the game on Steam.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls faces global restrictions as PlayStation enforces PSN account requirements, blocking access in 132 countries. The move mirrors the Helldivers 2 controversy and reignites debate over Sony’s PC strategy.
Arc System Works reveals Blade, Loki, and Deadpool as part of the Samurai Outriders team in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, alongside a new Asgard stage and an upcoming open beta from July 24–26, 2026.
Hulk and Black Panther join MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls as playable fighters, forming the Fighting Avengers team with Captain America and Iron Man. A new Wakanda stage debuts ahead of the game’s August 6 launch on PS5 and PC.
Arc System Works has announced Guilty Gear: Strive Version 2.00 update, launching April 9, 2026, alongside Season 5 DLC character Jam Kuradoberi. Robo-Ky follows this summer, with more fighters and content through 2027.
Peni Parker joins MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls as part of The Amazing Guardians team alongside Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, and Star-Lord. The game launches August 6, 2026, for PS5 and PC.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, launches on August 6, 2026 for PS5 and PC. Featuring the Unbreakable X-Men, Episode Mode storytelling, and multiple premium editions, this fighting game blends Marvel comics with Japanese manga flair.
Bandai Namco and Arc System Works announce Venom, Unika, and Lucy as new DLC fighters for Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition, alongside a major update introducing Ranked Match mode.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will have a closed beta test from September 5-7, 2025.