Marvel Tokon : Samurai Outriders Trailer

Arc System Works, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

The final team for the base roster has been revealed at EVO for Marvel Tokon : Fighting Souls. As many people predicted, it’s a team of Marvel’s most popular anti-heroes.

The Samurai Outriders team led by Ghost Rider will consist of Deadpool, the 4th wall shattering fan favorite who also appeared in Marvel vs Capcom 3. It looks like Deadpool’s media awareness will be heavily incorporated into his gameplay. Joining them will be two characters making their fighting game debut, Loki the god of mischief and Blade, Marvel’s resident exterminator of the undead.

Deadpool returns to fighting games – Image credit: Arc System Works

I predicted Loki would make an appearance in the game due to the immense popularity he amassed when the MCU took off. Gameplay wise, Loki looks to be staying true to his trickster nature with sidestep dodges and plenty of moves that look like they’ll make for great set-play.

Blade only just now making his debut in a fighting game just seems wrong. Marvel as we know it today likely wouldn’t be here without blade as he had the first blockbuster movie franchise for them which helped them get out of a lot of hot water. Gameplay wise, Blade looks to get up close and personal as he puts his master swordsman skills to use.

marvel tokon — Image credit: Arc System Works

The Samurai Outriders make up the last of the base roster, which includes Hulk and Black Panther as well as The Knights of Doom but that wasn’t the only news for Tokon today. It was announced that an open beta will be happening. As opposed to being PS5 only like previous betas, this one will be cross play between PC and PS5. The open beta will happen on July 24-26th.

A trailer for the Samurai Outriders can be viewed here:

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will release on August 6th 2026 for PS5 and PC.

DeMandre "LetalisVenator" Pressley

A lifelong gamer who enjoys playing on every platform. Eventually, I grew to love fighting games in particular and began to compete and even win competitions for some games, primarily the 2013 revival of killer instinct. Outside of gaming I also have aspirations of being a comic book artist with a few ideas of my own im developing in my head. When reviewing any game I try to keep my mind open and avoid nitpicking too much. It takes a lot for something to detract me from truly enjoying it so I may not focus on smaller details the way some others might do. I enjoy almost any genre, just don't ask me to play horror games or puzzle games.