The pre-launch open beta for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is underway now, running through July 27, 2026. Developer Arc System Works opened the doors today, giving players a 72-hour window to jump into the multi-platform fighter across PC and PlayStation 5 prior to the game's full launch on August 6, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Beta Dates: July 24 at 8:00 AM BST / 12:00 AM PT / 3:00 ET until July 26 at 11:59 PM PT (and July 27 at 7:59 AM BST / 2:59 AM ET).
- Platforms: PC (via Steam) and PlayStation 5.
- Beta Content: 15 of the 20 launch fighters, 6 locations, training mode, open lobby, and the first three chapters of the Amazing Guardians storyline in Episode Mode.
- Beta Access: No registration or PlayStation Plus subscription required, though an internet connection and a PlayStation account are needed on Sony's hardware.
What's Included in the Beta
Players jumping into the beta can test out 15 characters from the 20-fighter roster available at launch, including Blade, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Magneto. Fights take place across six locations. Beyond standard matches, the beta features an open lobby, a training mode to practice controls, and the opening three chapters of the narrative-driven Episode Mode.
Steam users can download the beta directly from the store page. While no pre-registration is necessary, the PC version's requirement for a PlayStation account has drawn attention due to regional availability restrictions on Steam.
Phoenix Cyclops Arrives in Year One
Alongside the beta launch, Arc System Works revealed the first post-launch DLC fighter for *Fighting Souls*. Phoenix Cyclops will arrive in autumn as part of the game's first batch of year-one additions, which includes four new characters and a new stage.
This version of the character takes inspiration from the Phoenix Five incarnation featured in Avengers vs. X-Men. According to producer Takeshi Yamanaka, the fighter combines hand-to-hand combat and Optic Blasts with the cosmic power of the Phoenix Force.