Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls sends latest closed beta invites

Joey Morris
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Arc System Works has released its latest wave of closed beta invites through email for its upcoming FGC title, Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls.

The second beta for the fighting game will run on the PlayStation 5 from December 5th, 11:59 PM PT to December 7th, 11:59 PM PT.

According to the announcement, sign-ups for the beta test close on December 4th at 11:59 PM PT. The post also shared what to expect from the upcoming test, with the first 48 hours including CPU and online lobbies, and the last 24 hours of the test featuring only online sessions.

Esports Insider previously reported that the upcoming beta test will see the addition of Spider-Man and Ghost Rider, bringing the Marvel Tōkon roster to eight. Additionally, the beta test is set to feature a new stage, the X-Mansion, for fans to experience.

Players who participated in the previous beta that ran from September 5th to 7th should automatically be invited to the upcoming test.

What is Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls?

Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls is an upcoming FGC title featuring iconic characters from the Marvel universe, with a unique 4v4 team mechanic.

Since its initial reveal at the June edition of PlayStation’s State of Play events earlier this year, Arc System Works has steadily built up hype for its latest fighting title. This includes setting up a booth, providing a hands-on demo at the Evo 2025 FGC tournament

Eight heroes and villains have been confirmed so far for Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls:

  • Ms. Marvel
  • Spider-Man
  • Star-Lord
  • Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes)
  • Storm
  • Doctor Doom
  • Captain America
  • Iron Man

A release date has not been confirmed for Arc System Works’ upcoming 4v4 fighting game, but it’s expected to arrive sometime in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC.

Joey Morris

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Joey has been writing about gaming since 2024 with features, reviews, and the latest news. Since early 2025, he has been covering the world of esports, reporting tournament results, partnerships, interviewing players, and more.
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