MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Arc System Works’ 4v4 fighter, documented analysis
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a 4v4 tag-team fighting game developed by Arc System Works and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, released on August 6, 2026 on PS5 and PC. This is a summary of official information and three reviews played on PS5, not a TricknFix hands-on review.
Game trailer
Marvel teams in 4v4 fights
According to PlayStation and Steam, the game comes from PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works and Marvel Games. You build a team of four from 20 Marvel heroes and villains at launch, drawn in a style inspired by Japanese animation. Controls can be classic or simplified, and some stages feature interactive transitions.
Game modes
Offline content includes the single-player Episode mode, focused on each team’s story, local versus, training and All-Star Arena. Online, a lobby holds up to 64 players, with ranked matches and private rooms. Online play requires PlayStation Plus on PS5 and a PlayStation Network account on PC. According to PlayStation and Steam, the game includes French voice-over.
What critics say
All three reviews used here were played on PS5. Push Square (9/10) praises accessible gameplay hiding real depth and a PS5 version that is “practically flawless”, but notes the PC port hurts crossplay at launch and that offline content is a notch below Street Fighter 6. Destructoid (9/10) likes the accessibility, Episode mode and variety of modes, but points to balancing issues and online lag and desync. CGMagazine (10/10) calls it the most fun its reviewer has had with a fighting game in recent years.
Editions and prices
Checked on November 12, 2026: the standard digital edition costs €69.99 on Steam and on the PlayStation Store, with no discount; the Digital Deluxe Edition costs €94.99 and the Ultimate Edition €109.99 on the PlayStation Store. E.Leclerc sells the boxed PS5 version new for €54.90, in stock, with free in-store delivery.
Who is it for?
Fans of tag-team fighters and Marvel, beginners included thanks to simplified controls. On PC, Push Square reports a problematic port at launch.
Press average
The rating block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews played on PS5, checked on November 12, 2026: Push Square 9/10, Destructoid 9/10 and CGMagazine 10/10. Each score is converted to a 20-point scale and averaged with equal weight. This summary is not a hands-on review.
What to know
An accessible yet deep Marvel fighter, excellent on PS5, with some balancing and online issues.
Strengths
- Accessible gameplay that hides real depth, according to Push Square.
- A practically flawless PS5 version, according to Push Square.
- Episode mode is a love letter to manga and anime, according to Destructoid.
- Varied modes add plenty of replay value, according to Destructoid.
Things to consider
- The PC port hurts crossplay at launch, according to Push Square.
- Balancing issues need ironing out, according to Destructoid.
- Occasional lag and desync online, according to Destructoid.
Sources and credits
- PlayStation — page officielle française (date, éditeur, langues, modes) ↗
- Steam — page officielle (développeur, contenu, prix), consultée le 12/11/2026 ↗
- PlayStation Store — édition standard PS5, consultée le 12/11/2026 ↗
- E.Leclerc — édition PS5 en boîte, consultée le 12/11/2026 ↗
- Push Square — test de Sammy Barker sur PS5, 10/08/2026 ↗
- Destructoid — test de Scott Duwe sur PS5 Pro, 11/08/2026 ↗
- CGMagazine — test de Kurston Timothy sur PS5, 14/08/2026 ↗
- Bande-annonce officielle de lancement (chaîne YouTube Marvel Entertainment) ↗
- Cover image source ↗
Game gallery
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Game details
- Developer
- Arc System Works
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Release
- Aug 6, 2026
- Genres
- Action · Fighting
- Game website
- Official website ↗
Where to buy
Compare by platform, region and format. Prices were observed on the dates shown.
| Retailer | Edition and platform | Price | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.LeclercFRPhysical edition | Édition physique PS5 (boîte, neuf, vendu par E.Leclerc) — en stock, livraison magasin gratuitePlayStation 5 | 54.90 EUR Check shipping | Nov 12, 2026 End date unknown Source ↗ | View offer ↗ |
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