Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls becomes publicly accessible for the first time through a closed beta testing period. The game has only been available at Evo events prior to this closed beta launch, making this the initial opportunity for most players to experience the 4-on-4 tag fighter.

The closed beta operates within a restricted timeframe from September 5 to September 7. Beta access requires invitation-only participation, with invites already distributed and the beta client available for download.

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Exact start and end times for Marvel Tokon Beta access

The Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls closed beta begins at 9pm PT on September 5 and concludes at 8am PT on September 7. Players with beta access can participate in all available content during this window until servers go offline.

Following the September 7 conclusion, Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls will not be officially accessible until future beta tests or the game's official release date.

Six playable characters featured in Marvel Tokon closed beta

The closed beta version of Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls includes six playable characters: Captain America, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, Storm, and Doctor Doom. This character roster matches the build previously demonstrated at Evo events.

Beta participants have access to New York City as the sole stage location, featuring three distinct areas: City Center, Avengers Park, and Hell's Kitchen. The limited stage selection reflects the early testing nature of this closed beta phase.

Online multiplayer and lobby features available during beta

The Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls closed beta emphasizes online multiplayer functionality. Players can access a Dragon Ball FighterZ-style Chibi lobby accommodating 64 participants and utilize Spectator Mode for viewing matches.

Beta content includes complete Command Lists for all playable characters and a "Startup Battle" mode against CPU opponents. Arc System Works has indicated "limited offline features" are available, though the extent of Training Mode functionality remains unclear.

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Limited invitation access for September beta testing

Players who did not receive Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls closed beta invitations cannot gain access during the September testing period. Sony and Arc System Works distributed limited invites for this early testing phase, with significantly fewer participants than anticipated for future beta opportunities.

Registration remains available through the game's PlayStation Store page for potential inclusion in future beta databases. While current beta access is unavailable, registration may provide access to subsequent testing phases.

Future Marvel Tokon beta testing plans and timeline

Neither Sony nor Arc System Works have announced specific plans for additional Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls closed beta testing. With the game scheduled for 2026 release, multiple beta phases are expected throughout the development cycle.

The next Marvel Tokon beta could potentially occur before year-end, possibly in December. Future testing phases would likely include expanded participant numbers compared to the current limited invitation beta.

Arc System Works may also showcase updated Marvel Tokon builds at upcoming fighting game events. Evo France in Nice, scheduled for October 10-12, represents a potential venue for in-person Marvel Tokon demonstrations.

Game development and public availability timeline

Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls represents Arc System Works' entry into Marvel-licensed fighting games, featuring tag-team combat mechanics. The 2026 release timeline allows for extensive testing and development refinement through multiple beta phases.

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The closed beta provides Arc System Works with player feedback data for gameplay balance and technical optimization. Beta participants contribute to the game's development process through this early access testing period.