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.
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.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will have a closed beta test from September 5-7, 2025.