The short version: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is free to try this weekend. A 72-hour open beta for the Marvel tag-team fighting game runs from July 24 to July 26, 2026, and you can download it on PlayStation 5, Steam, or the Epic Games Store with no sign-up and no PlayStation Plus needed, PlayStation confirmed.
Marvel Tokon is a team-based fighting game built by Arc System Works, the studio behind Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ, in partnership with Marvel Games and PlayStation Studios. Teams of characters tag in and out during a fight, a format fans of Arc System Works' past games will recognize. The full game launches on August 6, 2026.
When is the Marvel Tokon open beta?
The beta opens July 24 at 12 a.m. Pacific time, which is 3 p.m. Philippine time on July 24, and runs for 72 hours. Pre-loads go live two hours before the servers open, so you can be ready the moment it starts, Game Informer reports.
How to join the open beta
There is no registration. Just search for the open beta on your platform's store (PlayStation Store, Steam, or Epic Games Store) and download it. You will need an internet connection and a free account for PlayStation on both PS5 and PC. A PlayStation Plus subscription is not required to play.
Which characters and stages are in the beta?
The beta includes 15 of the game's 20 launch fighters, split into teams:
- Fighting Avengers: Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther
- Unbreakable X-Men: Storm, Magik, Wolverine, Danger
- Amazing Guardians: Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Peni Parker
- Samurai Outriders: Ghost Rider, Blade
- Knights of Doom: Doctor Doom, Magneto
There are six stages, including day and night versions of New York, plus Savage Land, the X-Mansion, Knowhere, and Wakanda. Modes on offer include casual and ranked online matches, local Versus, an Open Lobby, a Start Up Battle tutorial, Training mode, and the first three story chapters of the Amazing Guardians Episode.
What the full game adds
The finished game ships with 20 launch fighters and a story-driven Episode Mode that blends comic-book and manga storytelling with full voice acting in 10 languages, according to the game's PlayStation listing. On PS5, it uses the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and the console's Tempest 3D AudioTech for spatial sound.
How much will the full game cost?
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launches August 6, 2026 on PS5 and PC. Digital prices are below, with peso figures approximate at about ₱61.75 to the dollar.
| Edition | Price (USD) | Approx. peso |
|---|
| Standard | $59.99 | around ₱3,700 |
| Digital Deluxe | $84.99 | around ₱5,250 |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | around ₱6,170 |
The Deluxe and Ultimate editions add a Year 1 character and stage pass; Ultimate also includes cosmetic costumes for all 20 launch fighters.
Why this beta is worth a look for Filipino players
A free weekend beta is the low-risk way for Philippine fighting-game fans to test Marvel Tokon before spending on it: no PS Plus, no sign-up, and it runs on both PS5 and PC. The 3 p.m. Philippine time start on July 24 is convenient, and the built-in tutorial and training modes make it friendly for newcomers, not only tournament players. If you have the storage space free, the pre-load window means you can jump in as soon as the servers open, and the three-day run gives you the weekend to decide whether the full game is worth your money.
