⚡MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls — The Next-Gen Tag Team Revolution Begins | PS5 Closed Beta Runs December 5–7

“Assemble your team. Unleash your power. The fight for the multiverse begins.” 🕹️🔥

The Marvel Universe is gearing up for a seismic showdown. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the highly anticipated 4v4 tag fighter from PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games, is ready to set the fighting game world ablaze — and fans are getting their first hands-on experience with the PS5 Closed Beta, running December 5–7 (PT).

Prepare for explosive tag combat, cinematic visuals, and the most ambitious Marvel fighting experience ever created. This is not just Marvel vs. Capcom 2.0 — this is the next evolution of fighting games.

🎮 The Closed Beta Experience — December 5–7 (PT)

The PS5 Closed Beta gives players an early taste of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, featuring:

✅ 8 playable characters, including fan-favorites like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Storm

✅ Online Battles with seamless matchmaking

✅ Spectator Mode for watching other fighters clash in real time

✅ Training Tutorials for mastering every combo, crossover, and special move

This beta serves as the first global test of the game’s new mechanics, connection stability, and competitive structure — a sneak peek into what could become one of the biggest fighting games of the decade.

💥 A New Era of Marvel Fighting Games

Forget everything you knew about Marvel fighting titles. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls takes everything players love — iconic characters, over-the-top moves, and team synergy — and turns the volume up to eleven.

Developed by Arc System Works, the studio behind Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ, this title fuses precision, visual artistry, and high-speed action into a battle system that feels both familiar and fresh.

Platform	PS5, PC
Release Date	2026
Developed by	Arc System Works
Published by	Sony Interactive Entertainment
Genre	Tag Team Fighting
Players	1–2 (Offline & Online Multiplayer)

⚔️ Gameplay — 4v4 Chaos, Strategy, and Power Unleashed

At its core, Fighting Souls is a 2.5D tag fighter — but with a unique Marvel twist.

Players start each match with one active fighter and a single assist character. As the battle heats up, completing in-game conditions such as damage accumulation or triggering Wall Breaks (similar to Guilty Gear Strive) gradually unlocks the rest of your team.

By the endgame, you’ll be commanding a 4v4 team — swapping between heroes, chaining special attacks, and combining abilities for devastating Crossover Combos.

🌀 Key Systems:

• Vital Gauge: One shared health bar across your team that grows as more heroes join the fight.

• Assemble Gauge: Dictates how and when you can call in assist moves or swap characters mid-attack.

• Skill Gauge: Fuel for EX moves, cinematic Ultimate Skills, and multi-character combos that bring entire teams into one sequence.

• Crossover Tag: A fluid tag system allowing instant switch-ins before or after landing a blow — opening up insane combo potential.

The combat is fast, fierce, and visually explosive — true to Marvel’s big-screen energy.

🦸‍♂️ Confirmed Playable Characters (Beta Roster)

Here’s who’s joining the fight for the Closed Beta:

Character	Role / Specialty
Spider-Man (Peter Parker)	Agile close-range fighter with aerial dominance.
Iron Man (Tony Stark)	Zoning master with long-range projectiles and repulsor combos.
Captain America (Steve Rogers)	Balanced defensive type, ideal for counterplay and combos.
Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan)	Stretchy melee attacks and mix-up heavy rushdown style.
Storm (Ororo Munroe)	Control expert using weather and area denial tactics.
Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes)	Flame-based rushdown character with mid-range pressure.
Star-Lord (Peter Quill)	Hybrid range fighter using gadgets, jet boots, and blasters.
Doctor Doom (Victor Von Doom)	Heavy powerhouse with zoning magic and armor-based attacks.

Each character brings their unique move set, assists, and team synergy possibilities — and the developers promise plenty of surprise additions in the full launch.

🌍 Marvel Universe Reimagined for Combat

From Wakanda’s techno-jungle to New York rooftops, every stage in Fighting Souls tells its own story. Each arena dynamically transitions mid-battle through Wall Breaks, transporting fighters to new locations within the same map.

The result? A cinematic fight that feels like a full-blown Marvel movie — except you’re in control.

Every punch reshapes the battlefield. Every combo rewrites destiny.

🕹️ Built for Every Fighter — Casual or Competitive

PlayStation Studios and Arc System Works designed MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls for both newcomers and tournament veterans.

• Intuitive controls with simplified combo paths for casual play.

• Deep mechanics for pros — including juggle extensions, guard breaks, and assist chains.

• Rollback Netcode ensures smooth online play.

• Spectator Mode and Replay Hub for aspiring esports players.

It’s approachable, accessible, and absolutely electric.

🔥 The Creative Team Behind the Power

The dream collaboration unites the best of three worlds:

🎮 PlayStation Studios — bringing cinematic polish and first-party power.

⚙️ Arc System Works — masters of fluid animation and precise combat systems.

💥 Marvel Games — delivering iconic characters and stories with a fan-first approach.

The result is a fighting game that looks stunning, plays tightly, and feels deeply Marvel.

🗓️ Important Dates

Event	Date	Details
Closed Beta (PS5)	December 5–7, 2025 (PT)	Includes 8 playable heroes, training, and online battles.
Open Beta (TBA)	Early 2026	Wider access before official launch.
Full Release	2026	Available on PS5 & PC.

💬 Final Thoughts — A New Marvel Era Begins

With MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the fighting game landscape is about to change forever. Every combo crackles with cinematic energy, every stage feels alive, and every hero has a story to tell through battle.

This isn’t just another crossover fighter — it’s the bold rebirth of Marvel’s gaming legacy.

⚡ Beta goes live December 5–7 (PT).

💥 Full game launches in 2026 on PS5 and PC.

“Heroes fall. Legends rise. And this time… they fight for their souls.”