Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls
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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls adds the Knights of Doom to the roster
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will launch on August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC. A new trailer revealed Doctor Doom, Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage as new playable characters, joining a roster that includes Captain America, Iron Man, and Spider-Man. The game features a narrative mode developed in collaboration with Marvel Games and Arc System Works, with automatic team name generation based on character selection and Marvel lore.
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls adds Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, a four-versus-four tag fighting game, will feature Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage as playable characters. The addition of these iconic Marvel villains expands the game's roster.
PS5 first-party game sales have been dropping for the last six years
Sony's first-party game sales on PlayStation 5 have seen a consistent decline over the past six years, despite strong console sales. This trend is attributed to a reduced output of major exclusive titles and a shift towards live service games, which has impacted overall sales figures compared to previous years.
PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Fell to 32 Million Copies in FY 2025
Sony's first-party PlayStation game sales have declined significantly, reaching 32.1 million copies in FY 2025, down from 58.4 million in FY 2020. This trend, despite critically acclaimed releases like Astro Bot, may be influenced by the end of pandemic-driven sales boosts and a shift away from PC releases for single-player titles. Sony is also facing increased development costs and has scaled back live-service ambitions, potentially needing to focus on releasing more games to reverse the sales downturn.
Flexstrike Wireless Fight Stick Hands-On: Fighting Has a Serious New Contender
The FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick offers a futuristic aesthetic matching the PlayStation 5 and a versatile design for fighting game enthusiasts. It features eight face buttons, including DualSense controller functions, and supports both Bluetooth and ultra-low-latency PlayStation Link wireless connectivity. The stick is modular, lightweight, and comes with a carrying case, aiming to be a serious contender in the fighting game hardware market.
Summer Game Fest 2026 date and times - plus State of Play, Nintendo, and more
Summer Game Fest 2026 will kick off with Sony's State of Play on June 2nd, featuring Marvel's Wolverine, followed by the main Summer Game Fest showcase on June 5th. Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 7th, with Nintendo's Direct expected mid-June. The event season also includes various other showcases like the Women-Led Games Showcase, Access-Ability Summer Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show.
Wolverine to headline new 60-minute PlayStation State of Play airing in June
Sony has officially confirmed a 60-minute PlayStation State of Play showcase airing on June 2, featuring a new look at Insomniac Games' Wolverine. The event will also include updates and reveals from other top studios, with speculation about potential announcements for games like Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a God of War spin-off, and revivals of franchises like Ape Escape and inFamous.
State of Play Announced for June 2nd, Includes New Look at Marvel’s Wolverine
Sony announced the next State of Play presentation will air on June 2nd, featuring over 60 minutes of game updates and reveals. The showcase will include a closer look at Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine, with details on combat and potential pricing. Other anticipated titles like Naughty Dog's Intergalactic, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Fairgame$ may also be featured.
PS5 boss admits that single-player exclusives will no longer be ported to PC
Sony's PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst has confirmed that single-player PlayStation 5 exclusives will no longer be ported to PC. This policy change means upcoming titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei will remain console-exclusive. While multiplayer and live-service games will still receive PC releases, the move is seen as a strategy to drive PlayStation 5 console sales.
Poll: Sony's Killing Its PS5 PC Ports - But Do You Agree with Its Decision?
Sony is reportedly ending PC ports for its single-player first-party games, continuing only with live service titles and select second-party projects. This decision, confirmed by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier following an internal town hall, aims to bolster the appeal of its PlayStation ecosystem, despite PC sales representing a small fraction of overall revenue. The move comes as game development costs escalate and exclusives remain a key factor for hardware purchasing decisions.
PlayStation’s Narrative Single-Player Titles Will No Longer Release on PC – Rumor
A recent rumor suggests that Sony Interactive Entertainment will no longer release its narrative single-player titles on PC, keeping them exclusive to the PlayStation 5. This alleged decision, reportedly communicated internally by PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst, could impact future releases like Marvel's Wolverine and Insomniac's upcoming Marvel's Wolverine. While some titles like MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Horizon Hunters Gathering are still slated for PC, the focus appears to be shifting back to console players for major single-player experiences.
Sony Ends PC Ports for First-Party Single-Player Games, Confirms PlayStation Leadership
Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed it will cease releasing internally developed single-player games on PC, reversing a strategy that began in 2020. While multiplayer and live-service titles will continue to launch on PC, major exclusives like God of War and The Last of Us Part I will now remain console-exclusive to PlayStation 5. This shift aligns Sony's strategy more closely with Nintendo's approach to platform exclusivity.
PlayStation Confirms Huge Change to PS5 Games on PC Going Forward
Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed a significant shift in its PC release strategy, with PlayStation studio business CEO Hermen Hulst announcing that future single-player games will remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles. While multiplayer titles will still launch on PC, this change aims to bolster console sales and brand identity. This decision follows earlier rumors and may be influenced by the underperformance of previous PC ports.
PlayStation boss reportedly pivots on PC, says new singleplayer games will remain PS5-exclusive
PlayStation boss Hermen Hulst has reportedly informed staff that new singleplayer games from Sony Interactive Entertainment will remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console and will not be released on PC. This marks a shift from the company's previous strategy of bringing many first-party titles to PC after a period of console exclusivity. Online multiplayer games will continue to be released on multiple platforms.
Sony Reportedly Confirms Shift Back to PS5 Single Player Exclusive Games
PlayStation Studios lead Hermen Hulst has confirmed in an internal meeting that Sony's first-party single-player games will now remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5 and will not be ported to PC. This decision follows reports and a shift in strategy that contrasts with previous multi-platform releases for certain titles. Multiplayer games will still receive multi-platform releases, and existing third-party deals for PC ports will be honored.
What Do You Want from a May 2026 State of Play Showcase?
This article discusses player expectations for an upcoming May 2026 PlayStation State of Play showcase, considering potential first-party titles like Marvel's Wolverine and rumored God of War entries, alongside third-party releases aiming to avoid Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch. It also touches on the possibility of early PlayStation 6 mentions, though deems it unlikely for this particular event.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' 10-Hour Story Mode Will Feature Gameplay After All
Arc System Works has clarified that the story mode for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, titled Episode Mode, will indeed feature gameplay. Initial reports suggested the interactive comic book-style mode would be cutscene-only, but this has been corrected.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ Story Mode Has Battles, Says Arc System Works After Initial Confusion
Arc System Works has clarified that Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will feature playable battles within its Episode Mode, contrary to initial reports. This mode, presented with motion comic visuals, is expected to offer nearly 10 hours of gameplay and utilizes DualSense features with voice acting in 10 languages. The game is set to launch on August 6th for PlayStation 5 and PC.
PS5 Fighter Marvel Tokon Does Actually Have Gameplay During Its 10-Hour Story
The PlayStation 5 fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will feature a 10-hour story mode with full DualSense support. This length is significantly shorter than the cinematic narratives found in titles like Street Fighter 6 or Mortal Kombat 1, which may prove divisive among single-player focused gamers.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls story mode is a 10-hour, playable manga, so I’m officially hyped
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls will feature a 10-hour "Episode Mode" that functions as a playable motion comic, according to ARC SYSTEM WORKS producer Takeshi Yamanaka. This narrative-driven approach aims to provide depth for casual players, utilizing manga artwork with added movement and sound. The game is set to launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on August 6.