MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls sets PS5 Closed Beta for December 5

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PlayStation has scheduled the next Closed Beta for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PlayStation 5, running for a continuous 72-hour window. The test begins on December 5, 2025 at midnight Pacific Time and ends on December 7 at 11:59 PM. Co-developed by PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games, the fighter was first announced in June 2025 and has already seen hands-on demos at Evo (Las Vegas), in Nice, and at Tokyo Game Show, alongside a prior Closed Beta.

This round expands the playable lineup, adds new arenas with interactive elements, and implements broad tuning and technical improvements based on community feedback from the previous test.

What’s new in this beta

• Two new characters: Spider-Man and Ghost Rider, bringing the total to eight playable characters.
• Team format: build a four-character squad; heroes and villains can be mixed freely.
• Two new stages: Savage Land and X-Mansion, each featuring unique interactive elements.
• System updates: balance adjustments, performance optimizations, visual enhancements, and user experience upgrades.

Dates, times, and modes

The beta is planned to run continuously for 72 hours. Availability of modes changes by day, as outlined below.

Note: timing is subject to potential interruptions in the event of urgent or unforeseen server maintenance.

Access and eligibility

• Previous participants: players who joined the earlier Closed Beta are automatically registered for this test.
• Registered but did not play: those who previously registered interest and did not participate should watch for an invitation email.
• First-time participants: sign-ups are available via the official page: http://www.playstation.com/marveltokonbeta

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Gameplay snapshot

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a team-based fighter where you assemble a four-character lineup from a mix of Marvel heroes and villains. This beta’s new stages—Savage Land and X-Mansion—add interactive features that influence moment-to-moment play, while system changes target balance, performance, visual clarity, and overall UX. The update follows community feedback gathered from show-floor demos and the prior test.

Official video

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Why this matters

The December test offers a clearer look at MARVEL Tōkon’s team format and stage interactivity, plus stability and balance moves that will shape the final build. If you played before, you are already enrolled—new players can register through the official page.