Sony’s recent State of Play event revealed that the Unbreakable X-Men are joining Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Arc System Works, the company behind the recent Guilty Gear successes, has stated that their next major item will be released on PS5 and PC on August 6, 2026. Pre-orders begin on February 19th on the PlayStation Store and certain retailers.
The new X-Men squad taking center stage is a line-up put together by Charles Xavier, who reminds the team to go retrieve some of the rest of the original crew, notably Magik, Wolverine, and Danger. They want to save the planet from a catastrophic threat, but the majority of humanity is still frightened of these mutant-types. Producer Takeshi Yamanaka suggests that things won’t be easy: “We’re really hoping you’ll be fascinated about the harsh choices the crew will have to make, and how their story pans out.”
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Wolverine arrives with huge claws to bash his way through the competition, while Magik is granted a Soulsword that allows her to tap into otherworldly powers such as magic gateways and summoned demons. Danger, the AI formed during the X-Men’s training sessions, has gotten herself inside a quite advanced-looking mech and is ready to work. Then there’s Storm, who has a combination of wind and lightning at her disposal, which should give her a slight advantage, but as team captain, the true beauty of this squad is that each member contributes something unique to the table.
When the game is released on August 6th, you can expect 20 fighters right away, including teams like the X-Men unit we just mentioned, the Avengers with Captain America at the helm, the villain crew led by some pretty powerful foes like Doctor Doom, and even the odd couple of Ghost Rider and Spider-Man, who will both take charge at some point. Of course, there are additional teams that have yet to be announced. The 4v4 tag-team mode allows you to swap in friends mid-fight, and the combination of Arc’s tight controls with Marvel’s explosive powers promises to be a crazy ride. And for those that enjoy multiplayer, you’ll be able to join forces with dozens of other players online, resulting in unending rivalries.
When it comes to the single-player experience, Episode Mode introduces a completely new storyline. Arc System has created a series of motion comics with voice acting in ten different languages, drawing on a blend of American comic books and Japanese manga. The PS5’s spatial audio is incredible, and the DualSense controller makes every impact feel like it’s hitting directly in your lap. According to producer Yamanaka, this will be a new way to experience the Marvel universe, unlike anything seen in books or films and only feasible due of the games.
Finally, there are several special editions, and they provide some great alternatives for collectors. The standard edition costs $59.99 and includes the base game. If you want to go all in, the Digital Deluxe edition costs $84.99 and includes the game as well as a slew of post-launch bonuses such as four new characters, a brand new stage, a Howard the Duck skin, and even a Cosmo pet. The top-tier Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 and includes some very sweet-looking costumes for several of the characters, including Spider-Man’s beautiful new suit.
