Character in the new Midnight Sons team
Arc System Works delivers an innovative 4v4 tag fighter with accessible controls and deep combat, but the PC version suffers from frame drops, mandatory PSN sign-in, and no Steam Deck support. PlayStation players are already disabling crossplay, shrinking the matchmaking pool for PC owners.
Steam delivered a packed weekend of releases on August 7, headlined by the stylish tag-team fighter Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The lineup also includes co-op puzzle adventure Big Walk, sci-fi cleaner Ambrosia Sky, Game Freak's action RPG Beast of Reincarnation, and the 1.0 launch of farming sim Fields of Mistria.
After extensive hands-on time with the open beta, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls emerges as a mechanics-driven 4v4 tag fighter that respects the Marvel legacy while introducing unique shared-lifebar and assist-unlock systems. The active tag mechanics feel restrictive compared to contemporaries like 2XKO, but the character design and progressive learning curve show genuine promise ahead of the full release.
Microsoft's latest round of layoffs includes spinning off Double Fine Productions, Compulsion Games, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs from Xbox, with Arkane Lyon exploring strategic options. The affected studios will retain or receive support for their IP and in-development games. This move is part of Xbox's "most significant restructure" in its history, impacting approximately 3,200 employees.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, set to release on August 6, 2026, for PS5 and PC, has been blocked in 132 countries, likely due to Sony's PSN requirements, mirroring the Helldivers 2 blockage in 177 countries. The game promises exciting tag-team combat with a roster including Captain America, Iron Man, and Deadpool. Fans in affected regions express displeasure over the inaccessibility.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls completes its roster with Blade, Deadpool, and Loki, alongside the Samurai Outriders team. A blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo by PlayStation's Polygon Man sparks shared universe speculation with PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. The game hits PS5 and PC on August 6, 2026, with an open beta set for July 24-26.
Get ready for the unexpected as MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls reveals its fifth and final team, the Samurai Outriders, comprising Blade, Loki, Deadpool, and Ghost Rider. This eclectic group brings diverse combat styles to the fighting game, set to clash in the newly announced Asgard stage. Discover how these antiheroes will shape the game's narrative in Episode Mode.
Get ready for the return of the Midnight Sons in Marc Spector: Moon Knight #8, out September 16, as Marc Spector forms an unlikely alliance with Blade, Ghost Rider, Clea, and a surprisingly included Daredevil. This move promises to shake up Moon Knight's comfortable life and test his ability to work with others, especially those with good reason to distrust him. The team's formation is a response to a threat big enough to require their combined strengths, marking a significant turning point in MacKay's run.
Marvel Rivals’ Blood Hunt mode runs April 23 to July 30. Here’s how the PvE event works, from heroes and bosses to upgrades.
Marvel Rivals' Blood Hunt lands April 23 with vampires, boss fights, and gear builds. NetEase’s first PvE mode follow-up looks busier than Marvel Zombies.
