Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Was the Most Unexpected Reveal of State of Play
- Arc System Works announced Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a 4v4 team fighting game releasing on PS5 and PC in 2026 during Sony's June 2025 State of Play.
- Arc System Works developed the game to evolve the tag fighting genre by creating a 4v4 system inspired by Marvel's large character roster and to simplify player experience.
- The game showcases a lineup of well-known Marvel heroes and villains, including several fan favorites, each rendered with Arc System Works' signature 2D anime-inspired art style.
- Kazuto Sekine, the game director, explained that unlike most team-based fighting games where players must become proficient with several fighters, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls allows players to focus on mastering just a single character.
- The game aims to provide a fresh team battle experience with multiple characters on screen, allowing dynamic combos and strategic gameplay, and it is scheduled to launch in 2026 on PS5 and PC.
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