If you’ve been keeping up with the fighting game community lately, you’ve probably noticed the buzz surrounding Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming fighter from Arc System Works and Marvel Games. With EVO USA 2025 happening this weekend, gameplay footage has been flooding YouTube, fueling even more excitement. But on Sunday, we got some major news.
Ahead of the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves top 8, it was revealed that a Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls closed beta will take place September 5–7, 2025, exclusively on PlayStation 5. The beta will feature six playable characters: Dr. Doom, Captain America, Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, and Storm.
While details on how to gain access haven’t been revealed yet, we do know you’ll need an active PlayStation Network account to participate. Sadly, the PC is being left out of this, but I only assume that this is due to not wanting the beta datamined, and to possibly sell a few more PlayStation 5 consoles in the process.
As expected, big news was coming for the EVO USA 2025 weekend, and this beta announcement delivered. So, even if you couldn’t attend the biggest fighting game event in North America, in just two months, you’ll be (hopefully) able to play this next big Marvel fighting game.
Personally, I haven’t been this excited about a fighting game in a long time. Am I hyped? Just a bit.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is scheduled to launch in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
For more Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls coverage, check out the following:
- Evo USA 2025: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Match Footage Pits Justin Wong vs Shinkensou
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Movesets Revealed Ahead of EVO USA 2025
- Get Ready for EVO 2025 with This Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Starter Guide
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Playable at Evo USA 2025
- MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls Supports Cross-Play Between PS5 and PC
