Particulars on the upcoming, PlayStation-published Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls have appeared on-line, simply days forward of this week’s large State of Play broadcast.
The highly-anticipated Marvel preventing sport will function 20 characters at launch, and in addition embody a single-player “Episode Mode.” That is based on a Steam web page description of the sport briefly seen earlier than it was pulled (however not earlier than the leak was noticed and shared on social media).
Marvel Tokon’s roster is described as “increasing” — so it seems like we should always anticipate additional heroes from the Marvel universe to show up in future.
On-line, there’s point out of 64-player on-line lobbies, together with commonplace VS modes. PC gamers would require a PlayStation account, in the meantime.
Developed by Responsible Gear Try maker Arc System Works, the sport has presently been introduced for PlayStation 5 and PC with a imprecise “2026” launch window. However the timing of this week’s leak, simply days forward of Sony’s hour-long State of Play showcase, suggests we could hear extra on all of that fairly quickly.
At the moment, solely eight characters have been formally confirmed for the sport: Captain America (Steve Rogers), Physician Doom, Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes), Iron Man, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Star-Lord and Storm. We might wager this quantity will develop within the subsequent few days…
“Assemble your workforce of legendary Marvel characters within the final 4v4 tag workforce fighter from PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works and Marvel Video games,” the sport’s leaked description learn. “It is time to construct your dream workforce and break some spirits in blistering 4v4 preventing motion. Select from an increasing roster of 20 iconic Marvel characters at launch, every rendered in a daring new anime-inspired artwork model and members of their very own distinctive groups of equally spectacular heroes and villains.
“Experiment with workforce compositions to find new combos, synergies, and methods. Blast your manner via dynamic levels primarily based on iconic Marvel Universe locales, some that includes interactive stage transitions. Fighting is each immersive and intuitive, with a spread of distinctive transfer units, combos, and methods to grasp. Adjustable controls, each conventional and fast inputs, plus straightforward chain combos make diving proper in a breeze.
“Face off towards a pal regionally or be a part of the fray with as much as 64 gamers within the on-line* foyer, together with commonplace VS modes. Plus, dive deep on every workforce with the only participant Episode Mode to study extra about workforce dynamics and lore. Web connection and account for PlayStation required.”
Sony is ready to carry its State of Play this Thursday, February 12 at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Japanese / 10pm UK time — and as ever, IGN can be reporting reside.
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