Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls — the fighting game from Arc System Works received a score of 8/10 and its first DLC character

On August 6, 2026, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls was released—a new team-based fighting game set in the Marvel universe from Arc System Works, the studio known for Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ. The game launched on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls offers a unique take on the genre: the 20 starting characters are divided into 5 themed teams of 4 fighters each, with each team featuring its own team mechanics. The roster includes Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Doctor Doom, Loki, Deadpool, and other iconic Marvel heroes and villains.

Key game features:

• A 4-on-4 team battle system with the ability to call in assist characters;
• “Easy special moves with one button”—simplified special move inputs for beginners;
• Wall Break mechanic, which takes the fight to a new arena;
• A story mode that critics call one of the best in the fighting game genre;
• Support for online matches with rollback netcode.

Editions:

• Standard Edition ($59.99) — the base version with 20 characters;
• Digital Deluxe Edition ($84.99) — includes the Year 1 Pass and exclusive skins;
• Ultimate Edition ($99.99) — the full set of Season 1 cosmetic content.

At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, the developers announced the first DLC character—Phoenix Cyclops, voiced by Ray Chase (who voiced Scott in X-Men '97 and Marvel Rivals). The character is inspired by the Phoenix Five from the Avengers vs. X-Men storyline and will be released in the fall of 2026.

Critics rated the game 8/10, praising its excellent combat system, superb animation, and original approach to team battles, though they noted that the tag system was difficult to master and that there were issues with the online component.