Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls Reveals Hulk and Shuri at EVO Japan

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Arc System Works unveiled Hulk and Shuri as Black Panther in a new gameplay trailer for Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls during EVO Japan this weekend, completing the game's Fighting Avengers team alongside Captain America and Iron Man.

The tag-team fighter, a spiritual successor to Marvel vs. Capcom, features Hulk as a Savage Land exile donning dinosaur bone armor after banishment by S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers due to his instability. Players build a Gamma Gauge during matches to activate Gamma Rage mode, unleashing enhanced strength and speed for devastating attacks. Shuri, recently ascended as Wakanda's queen and Black Panther, emphasizes agility and midrange combat with the Spear of Bashenga for extended reach and Bast's Blessing for multi-directional dashes.

The trailer also introduced Wakanda as a new stage, showcasing the nation's advanced technology and lush landscapes. According to a PlayStation Blog post, the Fighting Avengers unite in Episode Mode to confront The Champion, an Elder of the Universe who, with his companion Promoter, hosts a tournament on Earth to find worthy combatants.

With these additions, 14 characters join the initial...