Breaking: Marvel fans, prepare for battle! A limited-time, PlayStation 5 exclusive closed beta for teh highly anticipated fighting game, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, is set to commence September 5th, 2025, and run through September 7th, 2025.This precedes the PC closed beta for Riot games’ 2XKO,launching two days later.
Developed by the acclaimed ARC System Works – the studio behind fighting game titans like Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball fighterz – marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is slated for a full release in 2026 on both PlayStation 5 and PC, available through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game promises to deliver dynamic 4v4 battles featuring a roster of iconic Marvel heroes and villains, all rendered with ARC system Works’ signature visual flair and gameplay mechanics.
The closed beta will grant players access to a diverse initial lineup of six playable characters:
- Captain America
- Iron Man
- Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan)
- Star-Lord (Peter Quill)
- Storm (Ororo Munroe)
- Doctor Doom (Victor Von Doom)
Beyond online multiplayer,the beta will include a comprehensive tutorial mode for newcomers,a dedicated training mode for honing skills,and a spectator mode for observing high-level play. interested players can register for a chance to participate through the official PlayStation website. Some users have reported receiving an “Invalid Link” message, which typically indicates pre-registration through a previous PlayStation Beta program – these players are automatically considered for this test.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is positioning Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls as a key exclusive title. Announced during the June 2024 State of Play presentation held at SonyS headquarters in San Mateo, California, the game aims to inject a fresh, competitive edge into the Marvel universe, appealing to fans of both the superhero franchise and the fast-paced, technical fighting game genre. ARC System Works’ involvement suggests a focus on complex combo systems and visually stunning special moves, similar to their previous successes. Industry analysts predict the game coudl generate over $200 million in revenue within its first year, based on pre-order numbers and projected sales figures.
Sjaak is an editor at Ign Benelux, specializing in PC and strategy games.
