If you're looking to get an early look at Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming fighter from Sony and Arc System Works, you'll have your chance later this month. An open beta test is scheduled to run for three days, giving players a preview of the game before its full release on August 6, 2026.
When Does the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta Start?
The open beta begins on Friday, July 24, 2026, and runs through Sunday, July 26, 2026. While Sony has yet to release specific start and end times, the test will span the entire weekend.
How to Join the Beta
Since this is an open beta, there is no sign-up process required. To join, simply search for the beta client on the PlayStation Store or Steam, download it, and you will be able to play as soon as the servers go live. You will need an active internet connection and a PSN account, but a PS Plus membership is not required for the console version.
What Is Included in the Beta?
While official, finalized details are still pending, the beta is expected to feature a selection of characters, stages, and game modes. Based on previous testing, players can likely expect the following:
Confirmed Characters
- Blade
- Captain America
- Doctor Doom
- Ghost Rider
- Ms. Marvel
- Iron Man
- Spider-Man
- Starlord
- Storm
Stages and Modes
The beta will feature three playable stages: Marvel's New York, Savage Land, and the X-Mansion. In terms of gameplay, you can expect access to online matches, offline matches against the CPU, a dedicated spectator mode, and training tutorials to help you learn the mechanics.
The full game launches on August 6, 2026. Keep an eye on the official channels for any last-minute updates regarding specific server maintenance or exact timing for the beta launch.