MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls releases on Thursday, August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store). It launches globally on that date, though a few regions including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Korea get it on August 7.

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Release date
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Platforms
PS5, PC
Price
$59.99
Pre-order
Pre-orders open
Last verified
July 7, 2026

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a team-based fighting game developed by Arc System Works, the studio behind Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ, in collaboration with Marvel Games. It is built around a 4v4 tag system in which matches begin with a single fighter and an assist before opening up to a full four-character squad as you meet mid-round conditions like dealing damage and triggering Wall Breaks that carry the fight across a stage's arenas. Unusually for the genre, an entire team shares a single health bar, a design meant to keep the action readable rather than forcing players to master every member of the roster.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is publishing the game for PlayStation 5 and PC, where it arrives on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. The confirmed launch date is Thursday, August 6, 2026, with cross-platform play connecting PS5 and PC players across casual and ranked online modes. The Standard Edition is priced at $59.99, alongside an $84.99 Digital Deluxe Edition and a $99.99 Ultimate Edition that bundle Year One character and stage passes plus cosmetic extras.

Anticipation has been building since the game's June 2025 reveal, driven by Arc System Works' fighting-game pedigree and a launch lineup of around 20 Marvel heroes and villains reimagined in a bold, anime-inspired style, from Spider-Man and Iron Man to Doctor Doom, Storm, and Ghost Rider. Fighting-game fans are watching to see whether the shared-health tag system can make high-level team play more approachable without sacrificing depth. With a full story mode, arcade mode, and cross-play online, it aims to be both a showcase Marvel crossover and a serious competitive fighter.

Global unlock times

When the countdown hits zero, here is the local time in cities around the world.

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Los Angeles UTC-75:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5 *
New York UTC-48:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5 *
São Paulo UTC-39:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5 *
London UTC+11:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Berlin UTC+22:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Paris UTC+22:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Istanbul UTC+33:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Riyadh UTC+33:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Dubai UTC+44:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Cairo UTC+33:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Mumbai UTC+5:305:30 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Bangkok UTC+77:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Jakarta UTC+77:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Hanoi UTC+77:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Manila UTC+88:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Kuala Lumpur UTC+88:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Singapore UTC+88:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Tokyo UTC+99:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Seoul UTC+99:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Shanghai UTC+88:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Taipei UTC+88:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Karachi UTC+55:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Dhaka UTC+66:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Mexico City UTC-66:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5 *
Bogotá UTC-57:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5 *
Buenos Aires UTC-39:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5 *
Santiago UTC-48:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5 *
Chicago UTC-57:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5 *
Toronto UTC-48:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5 *
Madrid UTC+22:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Rome UTC+22:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Moscow UTC+33:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Warsaw UTC+22:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Lagos UTC+11:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Johannesburg UTC+22:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Sydney UTC+1010:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6 *
Auckland UTC+1212:00 PM · Thu, Aug 6 *

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Frequently asked questions

When does MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls release?
It launches on Thursday, August 6, 2026. A handful of regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Korea, receive it a day later on August 7, 2026.
Which platforms is it coming to?
PlayStation 5 and PC. On PC it is available through both Steam and the Epic Games Store, with cross-platform play supported between PS5 and PC.
How much does it cost, and what editions are there?
The Standard Edition is $59.99. A Digital Deluxe Edition ($84.99) and an Ultimate Edition ($99.99) are also offered, adding the Year One character and stage passes plus cosmetic items such as extra costumes and, in the Ultimate tier, an animated chromatic color unlock.
Can I pre-order it?
Yes. Pre-orders opened in February 2026 across the PlayStation Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Pre-ordering includes bonus lobby items such as the Infinity Gauntlet, a Cosmic Surfboard, and a Baby Groot lobby pet.
Is it on PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass?
No launch inclusion has been announced. As a PlayStation Studios title it is not coming to Xbox Game Pass, and Sony has not said it will be part of any PlayStation Plus tier at release.
What is new about the gameplay?
It uses a 4v4 tag format where your squad shares a single health bar and your roster expands mid-match through Wall Breaks and damage milestones. The launch roster features around 20 Marvel characters in an anime-inspired art style, alongside story, arcade, and online ranked modes.
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