Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Puts an Anime-Style, 4v4 Tag-Team Brawler Spin on Marvel vs. Capcom

A new Marvel game just stole the show, and it’s a dazzling, high-octane fighter that feels like a fresh remix of a beloved recipe. Unveiled at Sony’s State of Play, Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls is a 4v4 tag-team brawler hitting PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic Games Store in 2026. Crafted by Arc System Works alongside PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games, it channels the wild spirit of Marvel vs. Capcom but forges its own lane with a vibrant, anime-soaked look that’s pure eye candy.

Arc System Works, the wizards behind Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ, is pouring its signature razzle-dazzle into the Marvel Universe. The game’s art style gives icons like Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Storm, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes), and Doctor Doom a fresh, Japanese anime makeover that pops off the screen. “From the beginning, we aimed to make Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls a title that could be enjoyed by a wide variety of players,” says Kazuto Sekine, Game Director and Lead Battle Designer at Arc System Works, setting the tone for a game that’s as welcoming as it is flashy.

The gameplay’s built around a 4v4 tag-team setup, a big swing away from the classic 2v2 or 3v3 brawlers of Marvel’s past. You control one fighter at a time but can call in teammates mid-scrap for backup or to unleash jaw-dropping combo attacks. Sekine breaks it down: “Generally, a team VS fighting game requires the player to learn multiple characters, but for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, you only need to master one character in order to play the game.” That’s a smart move to keep newbies from feeling overwhelmed while still offering depth for pros.


The stages are a Marvel fan’s dream, with layered, ever-shifting environments that morph during fights. Reed Baird, Senior Producer at PlayStation Studios XDEV, sums up the vibe: “The inspiration for working on this project really came from a place of pure fandom.”


The roster’s only half-revealed but already stacked with both legends and curveballs. Spider-Man and Iron Man rub shoulders with rarer picks like Robbie Reyes’ Ghost Rider, promising a lineup that mixes household names with deep-cut surprises. Every character rocks a unique arsenal—normal moves, special attacks, and show-stopping “Ultimate Skills”—pulled straight from their comic roots for that authentic Marvel punch.


Michael Francisco, Senior Product Development Manager at Marvel Games, can’t hide his excitement: “When they named the developer [Arc System Works], that really perked up our ears. It’s always refreshing to work with a team that will take on the challenge of tackling Marvel, putting their own spin on it, and just uppercutting that challenge into the stratosphere.” With that kind of passion, Tokon’s poised to be a knockout.