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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta Launches with New Character and Upcoming Costumes
7/24/2026, 1:23:25 PM
Marvel Tokon Open Beta Begins
The 4-v-4 tag-team fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls opened its public beta on July 24. The beta runs for three days, ending at 3:59 PM KST on July 27. It is available on PlayStation 5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store without prior registration, and pre-loading begins two hours before the start time. No PlayStation Plus subscription is required.
Background and Development
Marvel Tokon is a collaboration between PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games. The title blends Marvel heroes and villains into a 2-D fighting experience with team-based mechanics. Development included a closed beta last year, after which the team incorporated community feedback into the open beta.
New Content Announced
During a San Diego Comic-Con panel, producer Takeshi Yamanaka revealed that Phoenix Cyclops (voiced by Ray Chase) will be the first Year 1 downloadable character. This version draws on the Phoenix Five incarnation from *Avengers vs. X-Men* and combines Cyclops’s optic blasts with the cosmic power of the Phoenix Force.
A collaboration with Insomniac Games adds a Wolverine Battle Reborn Suit, scheduled to become downloadable at no extra cost on September 1. The suit’s design was influenced by a studio visit where Insomniac provided feedback on an in-development build. The game’s Ultimate Edition also includes a costume based on the Advanced Suit 2.0 from *Marvel’s Spider-Man 2*.
Timeline of Beta and Release
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| July 24 (occurred) | Open beta opens to all players on PS5, Steam, and Epic Games Store. |
| July 27 (scheduled) | Open beta concludes at 3:59 PM KST. |
| August 7 (scheduled) | Full game release on PS5 and PC. |
| September 1 (scheduled) | Wolverine Battle Reborn Suit becomes available for free download. |
Data and Features
- Characters: The beta features 16 of the 20 launch characters, with Green Goblin added to the playable roster.
- Stages: Six iconic locations are included, such as Marvel New York, Wakanda, and the X-Mansion.
- Game Modes: Online battles, casual, ranked, and local matches are supported, alongside a tutorial “Startup Battle” and the first three chapters of Episode Mode, which follow the “Amazing Guardians” team led by Spider-Man.
- Multilingual Support: The game supports multiple languages, including Korean.
- Community Tools: Players can interact in open lobbies using chat, stickers, and emotes, or join matches via arcade-style cabinets.
What’s Next
Following the beta, the developers plan to roll out additional characters, stages, and costume packs. The first major post-launch costume, the Wolverine Battle Reborn Suit, will be free to download on September 1. The full game is slated for release on August 7, after which further updates—including new characters and stages—are expected.
