Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls To Debut at Evo 2025 With Six Playable Characters
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the highly anticipated 4v4 superhero brawler, is gearing up for its playable debut this summer. The game, developed by Arc System Works, will be featured at Evo 2025 in Las Vegas, offering fans their first chance to experience the game firsthand.
The build showcased at Evo will feature six iconic Marvel characters to choose from, allowing players to build their four-person teams. The available fighters include: Captain America, Iron Man, Storm, Star Lord, Ms. Marvel, and Doctor Doom. This is a unique opportunity for players to get a feel for Arc System Works’ approach to the Marvel universe in a fighting game, all while taking home a collectible pin as a memento.
Evo 2025, taking place from August 1 to August 3, is one of the biggest fighting game tournaments of the year. In addition to main events featuring popular titles like Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8, the event will also include side tournaments and open competitions for fan-favorite niche games. This makes it the perfect venue to introduce Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls to the competitive scene.
A special Developer Combat Panel will be hosted, featuring members from both Arc System Works and the Marvel Games Development teams. Set for Friday, August 1 at 8pm PT, the panel will be streamed live on Evo’s official channels, offering fans an in-depth look at the game’s core mechanics and some exciting new details.
In a message shared on the PlayStation Blog, Director Kazuto “Pachi” Sekine expressed his excitement for the game’s reception and its future. He thanked fans for their positive response to the State of Play trailer, while also teasing more information at Evo and the first playable version at the event. “My hope is to ‘Assemble’ with all of the players and create an amazing game together,” Sekine said. “We’re trying out many new things to offer a fresh experience. I can’t wait to hear your feedback and thoughts.”
Arc System Works, renowned for its work on the Guilty Gear, BlazBlue, and Dragon Ball FighterZ franchises, is well-equipped to handle Marvel’s beloved characters with care. Fans of tag-team fighting games will feel right at home, while newcomers can enjoy a fresh, visually stunning experience. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls looks poised to bring back that nostalgic feeling while introducing new and exciting gameplay elements.
While the game is currently slated for a 2026 release window on PS5 and PC, the Evo 2025 preview is sure to provide a tantalizing glimpse into what’s to come. For those who can’t make it to Las Vegas, the event will be live-streamed for viewers at home.