Fighting game community figure MaximilianDood has uninstalled the PC version of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, citing technical performance issues that he claims are undermining the experience. During a live stream, the streamer described the port's frame rate instability as “too frustrating” to manage, noting that the stuttering issues were significantly impacting his ability to play the game effectively.
Impact on the Playerbase
The PC version of the superhero brawler launched with approximately 25,000 concurrent players on Steam, but engagement has dropped as reports of the port's technical shortcomings have spread. The game currently holds a 'Mixed' user rating on the platform.
These performance problems have prompted concerns for the game's cross-platform health. Because technical instability on the PC version can affect online match quality for console players, some users are being encouraged to disable crossplay features. Additionally, at least one US-based fighting game tournament has confirmed it will host its competition exclusively on PlayStation 5 hardware to avoid the issues currently present on PC.
Developer Response
Developer Arc System Works has acknowledged the feedback regarding the game's performance. The studio issued a statement confirming they are “actively investigating” the reports. Despite the issues on PC, early feedback suggests the PlayStation 5 version remains well-optimized, with many players opting to stick to that platform until a patch is released.