Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta Goes Live Ahead of Launch, Phoenix Cyclops Announced as First DLC
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
The open beta for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is live through July 27, giving players access to 15 characters and the opening chapters of Episode Mode, while Arc System Works reveals Phoenix Cyclops as the game's first post-launch DLC fighter.
Arc System Works is giving players a weekend of superhero brawls as the open beta for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls officially kicks off. Running through July 27, the 72-hour test gives the community a substantial taste of the roster before the full release next month. Players can jump straight into the action on PC and PlayStation without needing a beta key or a PlayStation Plus subscription, though a PlayStation network account is required for online connectivity. The beta includes 15 of the game's 20 launch fighters, letting fans lab combos with staples like Iron Man, Blade, Black Panther, and Magneto across six distinct stages. Alongside the standard Versus matches, participants can explore the open lobby system, use the training mode to get comfortable with the input mechanics, and play through the first three chapters of the narrative-focused Episode Mode.
While the community is busy labbing the current roster, developer Arc System Works has already pulled back the curtain on post-launch plans for year one. Phoenix Cyclops is officially locked in as the first DLC fighter, arriving this autumn alongside a brand new stage as part of the initial character pass. According to producer Takeshi Yamanaka, this version of Scott Summers draws heavily from the Phoenix Five storyline in Avengers vs. X-Men, fusing his classic optic blasts and martial arts skills with the terrifying cosmic might of the Phoenix Force. It is a bold visual and mechanical direction that should shake up the meta once he drops.
For players looking to jump into the weekend test, you can download the client directly through the Fighting Souls Steam page or your console store of choice. As fighting games continue to rely heavily on robust online infrastructures and ongoing seasonal content drops, testing server stability during these pre-launch windows is crucial. Original reporting and further details on regional availability and account requirements can be found over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Arc System Works, Fighting Games, DLC, Beta
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun