Is it true that these new fighting games are ditching combination inputs for moves?
If so...fukk that modern control shyt.
If so...fukk that modern control shyt.
Marvel Tōkon Fighting: Souls (4v4 Tag Team) - Arc System Works | PS5/PC | 2026 | Debuts at Evo 2025
With it being 4x4 then yea 20-24 characters makes sense
“Face of Marvel”, so basically all the MCU characters that got a solo movie from 2008-2018 as well as the usual x-suspects; i.e. Wolverine, Magneto, and especially Psylocke’s Japanese ass.
Characters that “balance battle types”? Doubtful someone like Luke Cage is playable. He’s behind Hulk, Thing, and probably even Juggernaut, who all tick the same gameplay box.
“Few surprises”/“never been playable”? Um… Blade. Or some of them Asian characters like Luna Snow again.
“Face of Marvel”, so basically all the MCU characters that got a solo movie from 2008-2018 as well as the usual x-suspects; i.e. Wolverine, Magneto, and especially Psylocke’s Japanese ass.
Characters that “balance battle types”? Doubtful someone like Luke Cage is playable. He’s behind Hulk, Thing, and probably even Juggernaut, who all tick the same gameplay box.
“Few surprises”/“never been playable”? Um… Blade. Or some of them Asian characters like Luna Snow again.
xiceman191
Superstar
so 4 new fighting games are coming out (HxH nen Impact, Invicible, 2xKo, and Marvel) 3 of these games have no classic inputs. The marvel game will have both the classic and modern controls.
Clark Wayne
Superstar
It will be at least 24 characters but I’m thinking 28 at launch.
We know they’ve been working on it for years now and have the backing of Sony.
I’m mostly curious about when it will drop in 2026. I have to imagine around spring in order to be ready for Evo?
We know they’ve been working on it for years now and have the backing of Sony.
I’m mostly curious about when it will drop in 2026. I have to imagine around spring in order to be ready for Evo?
Gizmo_Duck
blathering blatherskite!
Thats why Magik and Gambit are likely to be in it
just putting strong punching guys in the game doesn’t feel useful.
Also the redundancy factor. Wolverine and BP are similar archetypes on the surface but each can be uniquely optimized to justify both in the launch roster (plus both are too popular to omit). I don't know if the same can be said for Miles as a launch character, despite his popularity. Might end up a Marvel Rivals thing where they said they'll get around to him (and Gwen) eventually.
X-Men wise, imo it'll obviously be the core '92 TAS roster outside of like Beast lol. I don't think anyone cares about Jubilee either for whatever reason. Psylocke for sure, and Magik does have a bit of a cult following and unique design/play style.
Gizmo_Duck
blathering blatherskite!
I actually think the wolverine and black panther example makes a good argument for why miles and peter can both be in the starting roster. Miles power set and personality is different enough from peter to make them feel distinct. Put a jacket and headphones on miles, give him is venom/electric powers, some invisibility super, etc.
Magik is like the new era fav to cameo in games. She’s in almost everything now, probably because her power set is so versatile. She has teleportation, demonic transformation, big sword skills, etc. etc.
i don’t think they would put beast in it but i think Jubilee would fit the aesthetic of the game more so than some other picks. Look at how they design Dooms beam powers, very kirby Inspired. I think they could do a lot with someone that shoots fireworks.
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Gizmo_Duck
blathering blatherskite!
Also someone like Bishop or Sebastian Shaw could be dope in a fighting game. You have to block or use an energy absorbing field move and that charges your own attacks up
Ezekiel 25:17
Veteran
This might honestly a day 1 buy for me. Is this a complete new IP? Would be good as I wouldn't have to deal with veterans, everybody on the same playing field.
Gizmo_Duck
blathering blatherskite!
Yeah, but its probably gonna have some similar mechanics to FighterZ/GG
4V4 is gonna change a lot up though
@Gizmo_Duck only issue with Miles’ out the gate is his power set is still pretty underutilized outside of… well, outside media lol. The Sony games pretty much ignored the books and did 1,000% more with his electric powers.
Idk if these japs will have the same energy when they could just use established characters with more nuanced electricity (Storm), glowy swords (Magik) and invisibility (Sue) powers. I’d ofc be all for Miles as a launch character.
Bishop and Shaw are kinda in a tough spot since their powers are basically what BP’s suit does. Magik I agree is the most unique, video-games “new” old school character.
Idk if these japs will have the same energy when they could just use established characters with more nuanced electricity (Storm), glowy swords (Magik) and invisibility (Sue) powers. I’d ofc be all for Miles as a launch character.
Bishop and Shaw are kinda in a tough spot since their powers are basically what BP’s suit does. Magik I agree is the most unique, video-games “new” old school character.
Phillyrider807
My Soundtrack is the second “Carter”
Miles aint no damn launch character and they didnt even show Venom yet.
nairdas
I've Destroyed Whole Planets
I never cared for Miles, hell I don't fukk with spider-man like that period so I don't even want Miles as DLC 
The only character I want for sure in is Phoenix. Just give me my baby. They can make Dark Phoenix like a lvl3 install or something.
The only character I want for sure in is Phoenix. Just give me my baby. They can make Dark Phoenix like a lvl3 install or something.