Marvel Rivals PS5 Beta Ends Ahead of 2XKO Beta Start

The highly anticipated fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will launch an exclusive PlayStation 5 closed beta from September 5-7, concluding just before Riot Games' 2XKO begins its PC beta on September 9.

Created by Arc System Works (Guilty Gear) and published by Sony, this 4v4 Marvel fighter will release on PS5, Steam, and Epic Games Store in 2026. The game reimagines iconic Marvel characters like Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Storm, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, and Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes) with Arc's signature art style and combat mechanics.

Closed Beta Features

The limited test includes:

• 6 playable fighters
• Online multiplayer
• Spectator mode
• Training tutorials

Playable Characters:

• Captain America
• Iron Man
• Ms. Marvel
• Star-Lord
• Storm
• Doctor Doom

Note: If you encounter an "Invalid Link" error during registration, it indicates you're already enrolled in PlayStation's beta program and don't need to reapply.

Fighting Game Renaissance

2024-2026 shapes up as a golden age for fighting games, with major publishers fielding exciting new contenders:

• Sony's Marvel Tōkon (PS5/PC)
• Riot's 2XKO (PC/consoles)
• Microsoft's Invincible VS (multi-platform, featuring Omni-Man)
• Sega's Virtua Fighter reboot