Players looking for a definitive critical verdict before picking up Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PlayStation 5 will have to wait. Push Square has confirmed that its final review will not land until after the game launches, as Sony has withheld review codes until release day.
Why Review Codes Were Withheld Until Launch
Because Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a live-service, online-focused superhero fighter, Sony chose to release review access simultaneously with the opening of public multiplayer servers. According to Push Square editor Sammy Barker, testing the game in a live environment alongside the community is necessary for a fair assessment of its online infrastructure.
The delayed access means reviewers have not yet spent hands-on time with the entire character roster—including fighters like Deadpool—nor have they fully explored the depth of the game's mechanics, single-player campaign, and alternate modes. Barker noted that while putting an exact timeline on a live-service critique is tricky, a scored review should tentatively arrive early next week.
What This Means for Prospective Players
For players tracking the release on PS5, purchasing the title on launch day means stepping in at the same time as the reviewing press. Those who prefer to read scored critiques and deep mechanical breakdowns before buying will need to wait a few days past release for the first wave of comprehensive site coverage.