We're now just a few weeks away from the launch of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a brand-new fighting game from Sony and Arc System Works.

Before its release on 6th August 2026, you'll be able to play it early with an open beta test. Running for a couple of days, you'll have the chance to check it out before the full game makes its debut. In this guide, we have all the details so you know how and when you can check it out.

When Does the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta Start?

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta: Start Times, How to Play, and What's Included 1

The Marvel Tokon open beta test takes place over the course of three days.

The open beta begins on Friday 24th July and concludes on Sunday 26th July. Exact start and end times have yet to be announced; we will update this page as soon as the information is available.

How Do You Join the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta?

Because Marvel Tokon's upcoming beta is an open one, this means it will be available to all for its duration. In other words, you do not need to do anything special in order to take part; simply search for the client on the PS Store, download it, and you can play while the beta is online.

On What Platforms Is the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta Playable?

The Marvel Tokon open beta will be available to play on PS5 and PC via Steam, with crossplay supported between the two platforms.

What's Included in the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta?

Full official details have yet to be released, but in the meantime, we can make a guess at what will be included. Again, we'll update this page with the proper rundown as soon as it's announced.

Characters

The following characters are available to play in the open beta:

  • Blade (confirmed)
  • Captain America*
  • Doctor Doom*
  • Ghost Rider*
  • Ms. Marvel*
  • Iron Man*
  • Spider-Man*
  • Starlord*
  • Storm*

*Playable in the previous beta test

Stages

The following stages are available to play in the open beta:

  • Marvel's New York*
  • Savage Land*
  • X-Mansion*

*Playable in the previous beta test

Modes

Here's what you can get up to in the Marvel Tokon open beta:

  • Online matches*
  • Offline matches vs. CPU*
  • Spectator mode*
  • Training tutorials*

*Playable in the previous beta test

Do You Need PS Plus to Play the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Open Beta?

No, you do not need a PS Plus membership in order to play the Marvel Tokon open beta test.

However, you will need an active PSN account and internet connection to play.

Will you be checking out the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta? Let us know in the comments section below.

[source blog.playstation.com]