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A PC patch for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on Steam reduces CPU usage, fixes frame-rate drops and stuttering caused by audio checks, resolves startup and lobby issues, and adds shader warm-up plus smarter auto-graphics settings, leading to a noticeably smoother PC experience and fueling cross‑play optimism with PS5.
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PC faced widespread 60 FPS performance issues at launch, while PS5 ran smoothly. Sony and Arc System Works released the first patch to cut CPU load, fix sporadic performance drops, and improve crash reporting, with offline testing yielding generally positive results. The patch arrives amid player backlash and ongoing concerns about online play, though some high-end setups still report limited gains.
Online spoilers for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls have surfaced ahead of its August 6 PC/PS5 launch, revealing secrets, trophies, and story details; leaks appeared despite the open beta not data-mining and are being removed as the release date nears. The game features a single-player campaign by Kieron Gillen, with PC preorders on Fanatical around $54 (about 10% off).
Arc System Works has announced a limited-time feature for Guilty Gear Strive called Blazing Pass, a BP-based rewards system with the first chapter, Blazing Pass Duel 1: Reignite, running May 14–June 25. A paid upgrade, Blazing Pass Plus, costs $5.99 and adds extra rewards; upgrading grants all rewards earned up to the current BP level. The game, available on PS4/PS5, Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows, has surpassed 3.5 million players, and Season Pass 5 is available for $24.99 with four new characters and additional content. Players should patch the game, and note that Blazing Pass Plus rewards may not carry over beyond Duel.
Xbox One and Xbox Series X owners can claim Dragon Ball FighterZ for free during the Xbox Free Play Days promotion; install the Xbox One version and upgrade to the Series X version to permanently own the game, though the deal may be temporary and could be revoked.
Arc System Works and French-Bread announced a new downloadable character for the fighting game Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes, with a silhouette teaser and a 2026 release window; the game is already available on PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam.
Arc System Works’ Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will launch with around 20 characters, feature 64-player online lobbies, and include an Episode Mode that delves into team dynamics and lore, as a 4v4 Marvel fighter releasing on PS5 and PC via Steam.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, announced by Arc System Works, is expected to start with a relatively small roster, possibly around 20 characters, but with plans to support the game for 10 years and expand the roster significantly, potentially reaching over 60 characters by the end of its lifespan, inspired by other large roster fighting games like Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
A recent unconfirmed report suggests that Arc System Works has canceled a new Guilty Gear project, with the decision made in recent weeks. The studio is currently exploring other projects, and the future of the series remains uncertain, especially after the success of Guilty Gear Strive. The cancellation indicates a possible reset or shift in focus for the franchise, but details are scarce and should be taken with caution.
The next Guilty Gear game has been reportedly canceled by Arc System Works, with the franchise currently 'back to the drawing board,' although the company hints at a big and exciting future for the series. Despite the cancellation, Arc System Works is working on other projects, including new titles announced at recent showcases.
During Anime Expo 2025, Guilty Gear Strive producer Ken Miyauchi expressed interest in working on a new BlazBlue game, but emphasized that the series' story has a definitive ending and no plans are currently in motion. He also mentioned that the series' creator, Toshimichi Mori, designed the story with a conclusion in mind, though the legacy of BlazBlue remains appreciated by the developers. Fans remain hopeful for future developments.
The Arc System Works Showcase is live, featuring announcements on new titles, DLC characters, and a reveal of a project from Guilty Gear creator Daisuke Ishiwatari, with potential updates on games like Guilty Gear Strive, Marvel Tokon, and others.
Arc System Works is set to hold a showcase revealing upcoming projects, including Daisuke Ishiwatari's next game which may or may not be a fighting game, new details on Guilty Gear Strive's crossover character Lucy, potential announcements for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, and possibly new titles like a BlazBlue game or other licensed fighters. The event promises exciting updates for fighting game fans, though some information depends on external publishers and licensing.
Arc System Works will host a live showcase on June 26 revealing a new project from Guilty Gear creator Daisuke Ishiwatari, along with updates on other titles including Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a unique 4v4 fighting game first shown at the PlayStation State of Play, with potential new roster details and gameplay insights.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is an upcoming fighting game featuring a roster of Marvel characters, including fan favorites like Captain America, Spider-Man, and new surprises like Ms. Marvel and Ghost Rider, with a 4v4 team format and simplified controls, developed by Arc System Works.