Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls – A New Tag Fighting Game

“Avengers assemble” isn’t just a call to action for superheroes; it also serves as the foundation for a new tag fighting game. The reveal of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls concluded PlayStation’s State of Play presentation ahead of Summer Games Fest 2025. PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games are collaborating with Arc System Works, the studio renowned for the Guilty Gear fighting game series, on this project. The game is set to launch in 2026 on PlayStation 5 and on PC through the Steam and Epic stores.

Gameplay Features

The trailer highlights several members of the Marvel roster, including Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Storm, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, and Ghost Rider, showcasing their unique abilities. Team-based fighting games have a rich history, typically featuring trios of characters controlled by a single player. Marvel Tōkon enhances the experience with a 4v4 team system.

Innovative Team Dynamics

The addition of an extra team member opens up new possibilities for dynamic combination attacks. “One of the appeals of Marvel comics is seeing the vast cast of characters coming together to create all kinds of unique team-ups,” stated Game Director and Lead Battle Designer Kazuto Sekine said regarding this design choice. “With these two ideas in mind, we concluded that creating a 4v4 team VS system would be the best way to not only create those over-the-top moments but to further evolve the tag fighting genre.”

Marvel’s Gaming Momentum

Marvel is currently enjoying a significant moment in gaming, with the team shooter Marvel Rivals emerging as a surprise sensation in recent months, despite facing stiff competition from established titles. Unfortunately, that success did not prevent several members of the North American development team from being laid off in February. It will be intriguing to compare how the two genres interpret the iconic characters and their powers.

Conclusion

As anticipation builds for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, fans of both Marvel and fighting games are eager to see how this innovative 4v4 system will redefine team-based combat. With a talented development team and a rich roster of characters, the game promises to deliver exciting gameplay and memorable moments.

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