In a surprising and exciting move, Arc System Works, known for its expertise in the fighting game genre, will join forces with the folks at Marvel. The project, titled Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, marks a bold new partnership that also involves PlayStation. Backed by what appears to be a substantial budget and creative ambition, the game is poised to make a significant impact, and its public debut is happening sooner than expected.

Sony officially announced via the PlayStation Blog that Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will be showcased at the world’s biggest fighting game tournament: EVO 2025. The event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from August 1 to August 3, and attendees will have the opportunity to experience an early build of the game firsthand, offering a glimpse of its unique 4v4 gameplay format.

The demo will feature a six-character roster, allowing players to choose from iconic Marvel heroes and villains, including Captain America, Iron Man, Storm, Star-Lord, Ms. Marvel, and Doctor Doom. Alongside the playable demo, Arc System Works is also preparing exclusive merchandise for visitors who stop by their booth at EVO.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and EVO 2025

Beyond just hands-on gameplay, the game will also be the subject of a special Developer Combat Panel hosted by ArcSys and Marvel Games during the Evo Showcase Stage. This panel aims to shed more light on the game’s core mechanics and design philosophy, details that have largely remained a mystery following the game’s brief announcement trailer.

While it remains unconfirmed whether new characters will be revealed during the panel, fans can certainly expect fresh insights into how the game is shaping up. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is currently in active development and is targeting a 2026 release window for PlayStation 5 and PC.