PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games are releasing a new tag team fighting game, MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS, on August 6, 2026, accompanied by a related comic, MARVEL TOKON: FIRST STRIKE #1, that explores the game’s characters and storylines.


The press release follows:

Media Release -- PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works and Marvel Games have joined forces to deliver the latest in tag team fighters, MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS! Releasing on August 6, the game drops players into an all-new Marvel Universe packed with reimagined characters and stages, a heart-pounding soundtrack, intuitive gameplay, and jaw-dropping visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.



To celebrate the launch, Marvel Comics is bringing the excitement of the game to comic shops with MARVEL TOKON: FIRST STRIKE #1, an action-packed comic special written by Steve Orlando, Tom Waltz, Josh Trujillo and drawn by Bruno Büll, Áthila Fabbio and Ryusei Yamada. Starring the breakout teams of the game—the Fighting Avengers and the Unbreakable X-Men— MARVEL TOKON: FIRST STRIKE #1 will expands the game’s mythology and reveals the exciting backstories of its playable heroes as well as its antagonists, the Promoter and Champion! Marvel Comics will also spotlight the game’s stunning artwork and bold character designs across 20 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVERS, featured on select Marvel titles beginning in August.

As MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS makes its debut on gaming systems, fans can pick up this exciting anthology comic showcasing brand-new high-octane adventures from the MARVEL TOKON Universe that won’t be found anywhere else! From show-stopping brawls to deep abiding mysteries – this one-shot acts as a companion piece to the upcoming 4v4 tag-team fighting game, uncovering secrets and more!

Check out MARVEL TOKON: FIRST STRIKE #1 covers by Juan Frigeri and Ryan Stegman, along with the first 11 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVERS. A Michele Bandini variant cover will be revealed in the weeks ahead.

MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS launches on PS5 and PC on August 6,?2026. Preorder it today at all participating retailers, including the PlayStation Store and PC storefronts!

MARVEL TOKON: FIRST STRIKE #1
Written by STEVE ORLANDO, TOM WALTZ & JOSH TRUJILLO
Art by BRUNO BÜLL, ÁTHILA FABBIO & RYUSEI YAMADA
Cover by JUAN FRIGERI
Variant Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
Variant Cover by MICHELE BANDINI
On Sale 8/5



On Sale 8/5
CAPTAIN AMERICA #14 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
IRON MAN #8 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #7 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
UNCANNY X-MEN #33 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER

On Sale 8/12
X-MEN #35 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
X-MEN UNITED #6 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER

On Sale 8/19
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #3 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
DOOMQUEST #4 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER

On Sale 8/26
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #35 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
WOLVERINE #26 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
X-MEN #36 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER

On Sale 9/2
AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON #4 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #8 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY #5 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
TBA #1 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
THOR #801 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #8 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER

On Sale 9/16
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #36 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER

On Sale 9/23
SPIDER-MAN/HULK: FIRE AND BRIMSTONE #2 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER
X-MEN #38 MARVEL TOKON: FIGHTING SOULS VARIANT COVER

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