Fighting game launching alongside FlexStrike
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.
A 10GB patch released on August 10th, 2026 has dramatically improved Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PC, cutting CPU usage in half and eliminating the micro-stutters that made the fighting game nearly unplayable at launch. Players are updating Steam reviews from negative to recommended, though netcode complaints persist.
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.
Get ready for an action-packed Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego as PlayStation brings the heat with insightful panels for Marvel’s Wolverine, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and God of War Laufey. From behind-the-scenes peeks to exclusive content reveals, fans are in for a treat. Mark your calendars for July 23-26 to catch the latest from these highly anticipated titles.
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.
PlayStation is set to release three new gaming accessories: the FlexStrike wireless fight stick on August 6, the 27” Gaming Monitor on August 27, and the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers later this year. Designed for enhanced gaming experiences on PS5 and PC, these accessories cater to competitive play, high-quality display, and immersive sound. Pre-orders for the FlexStrike and 27” Gaming Monitor begin on June 12 and June 5, respectively.
