Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Beta Opens for First Hands-On Test
It’s finally happening — Marvel fans and fighting game lovers are getting their first real chance to step into Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls , the brand-new 4-on-4 tag fighter developed by Arc System Works. Until now, the game had only been shown off briefly, with the most notable public appearance taking place at Evo. But this weekend marks a big milestone: the first closed beta is live, and invited players can finally experience what the hype is all about.
The closed beta officially kicked off at 9 PM PT on September 5 and will stay live until 8 AM PT on September 7. That gives players just under two days to dive into the action before servers are taken offline again. Access is limited, though — invites were distributed ahead of time through Sony and Arc System Works, so only a lucky group of participants will be able to jump in during this early round of testing. For those who didn’t receive an invite, it’s unlikely that access will be granted mid-way through, but registration through the PlayStation Store could still set accounts up for future betas.
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So, what exactly is included in this first closed beta? Quite a bit, actually. Six characters are available right from the start — Captain America, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Storm, Doctor Doom, and Star-Lord. These heroes and villains can be tested across a New York-inspired stage with three distinct areas: City Center, Avengers Park, and Hell’s Kitchen. The structure is designed to give players a strong first impression of the game’s environments without revealing too much of what’s planned for the full release.
Beyond standard online matches, Arc System Works has packed in some extra features to make the beta feel more alive. A 64-player chibi-style lobby gives everyone a chance to mingle, while a Spectator Mode allows people to watch ongoing matches. A “Startup Battle” tutorial against CPU opponents has also been added to help newcomers learn the ropes, though details about deeper training options remain limited. Still, for a first public build, this is a solid lineup of content.
Interestingly, Sony has now allowed participants to share gameplay footage from the beta, a change from earlier restrictions. That means fans who weren’t invited can at least get a closer look through streams and clips being posted online. It’s clear the developers want to start building buzz while also gathering crucial feedback on gameplay balance, online performance, and overall polish.
As for what comes next, Arc System Works hasn’t announced the date for a second closed beta just yet. But considering the game is set for a full release in 2026, more testing phases are almost guaranteed. Future betas are expected to be larger in scale, with more characters, additional stages, and a broader range of players included. Some in-person events like Evo France this October could also host new demo builds.
For now, though, this weekend’s closed beta is the first real taste of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. And while the play window is short, those who got in are among the first in the world to experience this new chapter of Marvel fighting games.
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