Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls beta starts, PSN issues reported

A three-day open beta for the upcoming fighting game Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls launched on July 24, 2026, offering players on PlayStation 5 and PC a final preview before the game's full release on August 6. The beta period, which runs through July 26, provides access to 15 of the game's 20 launch characters, six stages, and multiple game modes, including online matches and the first three chapters of the "Amazing Guardians" story in Episode Mode.

The beta's launch coincided with some players reporting login issues on the PlayStation Network. Developer Arc System Works acknowledged the problem and stated it is investigating, though no timeline for a fix was provided. The company indicated the beta could potentially be extended beyond its scheduled end date if necessary.

Alongside the beta, Arc System Works officially revealed Phoenix Cyclops as the first downloadable content character planned for the game's first year of post-launch support. The character, inspired by the "Phoenix Five" storyline from the Avengers vs. X-Men comics, will wield both his signature Optic Blasts and the cosmic power of the Phoenix Force. Phoenix Cyclops is scheduled for release in fall 2026 and will...