India, June 5 -- Sony's latest State of Play showcase has revealed the most unexpected. While rumours have swirled for years about a stage fighter game from Marvel, few expected Marvel Tokon: Fighting Soul from Arc System Works, the masters behind Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball FighterZ.

Even more shocking? This time, it's not Capcom holding the reins.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is slated for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC, but the exact dates are not confirmed yet. Unlike the classic Marvel vs. Capcom series, Tokon will be more welcoming, like the Marvel Rivals.

"From the beginning, we aimed to make MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls a title that could be enjoyed by a wide variety of players," said Kazuto "Pachi" Sekine, Director/Ba...