Hello everyone, I’m Takeshi Yamanaka, producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Earlier today at San Diego Comic-Con we hosted a panel discussion on MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls – Behind the Battle. where we shared several new announcements and updates about the game. Today I’d like to summarize these discoveries here on the PlayStation Blog.
Phoenix Cyclops confirmed as Year 1’s first additional character
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We’re excited to announce that Cyclops Phoenix (voiced by Ray Chase) will be the first additional character joining MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls as part of Year 1 content.
Cyclops is one of the most iconic leaders of the X-Men in Marvel. However, in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, this version of Cyclops takes inspiration from his Phoenix Five incarnation from Avengers vs X-Menfeaturing a bold new look infused with the fiery cosmic power of the Phoenix Force. In addition to the powerful optical blasts and exceptional hand-to-hand combat abilities that characterize the character, this Cyclops also wields the Phoenix Force, so expect Scott Summers to bring the heat! We’ll have more to say about how these abilities are incorporated into his gameplay, so please stay tuned for more on his fighting style.
High octane anime opening
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Have you had a chance to watch our recently unveiled introductory film? In this debut, we decided to combine the spirit of classic fighting game debuts with the charm and energy of our favorite anime of the early 2000s. We hope you enjoy the world created with animation and rock theme music.
The opening film, as well as the cinematic sequences presented in Episode mode, were created by Japanese animation studio Sanzigen. Like our team, Sanzigen continues to push the boundaries of high-quality 2.5D visuals, and they have done a remarkable job bringing the world of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls to life.
The opening song features two iconic Japanese rock vocalists: SHOW-YA’s Keiko Terada and NEMOPHILA’s Mayu. Their powerful and exciting dual vocals add even more energy and excitement to the performance.
The lyrics were written by Kanata Okajima, and the composition and arrangement were done by MEG (MEGMETAL). The opening animation was directed by Sanzigen’s Daisuke Suzuki. An avid Marvel fan, Suzuki’s enthusiasm is felt throughout the film. We hope you enjoy the introductory film and we’d love to hear your thoughts on social media.
Insomniac Games Teamwork Suits
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Through our collaboration with Insomniac Games, we are excited to introduce costumes inspired by the worlds of Wolverine for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The Wolverine Battle Reborn costume will be available starting September 1st and will be available for all players to download at no additional cost.
During development, we had the opportunity to visit the Insomniac Games studio and share with their team the version of the game currently in development. Their valuable feedback and advice has been a huge source of support throughout the development process, and we would like to once again thank everyone at Insomniac Games for their support.
As previously announced, the Ultimate Edition also includes a suit inspired by the Advanced Suit 2.0 from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Historically, alternate costumes in Arc System Works games have been relatively limited. However, in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, we put a lot more emphasis on costume design as one of the ways players can enjoy their favorite characters in new ways. We have plans to continue adding a variety of costumes in the future, so please look forward to what’s to come.
Join our open beta on July 24th.
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With launch just around the corner, we’re excited to welcome players to the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Open Beta from July 24 to 26.
The Open Beta will be available to everyone on PlayStation 5 and PC.* Additionally, while we originally planned for the Open Beta to include 15 characters, we have decided to make the Green Goblin playable as well. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to experience our team battles for yourself with a diverse cast of heroes and villains.
This will be your last opportunity to play the game for free before launch, so if you’re thinking about purchasing MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, we recommend you don’t miss this chance.
As we count down to launch, we’ll also be sharing special countdown artwork created by members of the development team and an exciting lineup of Marvel guest artists. We hope you enjoy them too. For us, launch day is not a finish line, but a starting point. We’re planning a ton of updates post-launch, including new characters, new stages, and more.
Your enthusiasm and support continues to inspire us every day. Thank you for your support of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and we look forward to seeing you in action.
*A PlayStation account and internet connection are required to participate in the Open Beta.