# Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta available now on PC and PS5

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-24 17:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 9 · Current Velocity: 7.5

## Executive Summary
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has launched its open beta on PC and PS5, accompanied by the reveal of the game's first DLC character.

## Intelligence Brief
The open beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is now available for PC and PS5 players. Along with the beta launch, the opening movie and intro have been released, and Phoenix Cyclops was unveiled as the first DLC character during San Diego Comic Con.


Coverage from PlayStation.Blog, PC Guide, and Game Informer emphasizes the beta's start times and playable character lists. However, reports from VICE and GamingOnLinux highlight technical issues, specifically regarding poor PC performance and the apparent blocking of SteamOS and Linux.


Further developments include available preorder deals for Steam keys as mentioned by Yahoo Tech and GameSpot. Monitoring will focus on the resolution of PC performance issues and the release of the first DLC character.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Which platforms can access the open beta?
The open beta is available on PC and PS5.

### Who is the first DLC character in the game?
Phoenix Cyclops was revealed as the first DLC character at San Diego Comic Con.

### Are there any known compatibility issues with the PC version?
According to GamingOnLinux, the game appears to block SteamOS and Linux.

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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Tech | With Doomsday Approaching, Grab A Cheap Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Steam Key With This Preorder Deal | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxPMml0MWRqY0tkNzRxU1kxd0dYN2xtTjB2eUFCTTVDdUY5M3pFbVZmSF9feTdERnlQT2RzQnh0Mnlfb3VRaTZWOEFkZk1DaUJpMzl4RTJDc0dCN19ueHU1MU9OenlDN0cwakdmZWlmM1E2WmlLbHV2SEZaUUFsUkktMlV3UGxXWndZWkVKanhpemRqVWQzZWFPaHVwRVdmX2s?oc=5) |
| GameSpot | With Doomsday Approaching, Grab A Cheap Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Steam Key With This Preorder Deal | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0AFBVV95cUxOdGJkeEhWQlJJOWZ3Rll2QkNzVmRIWVRES1J1bTdDenhUWnBJb0UtZXUyY2dhb1Nib3BqYTkxZkppWW5McDlvRU1ybnRqZ0p2bTQxZHdGT1F0bWtvVDk1eW4xTElhYjJzdlMtNW9tVTVWY3Vac3kzbXZDRXB0VlMzY2dlWGxmSFdsSzlUcXJKdWNIWWNRX0dZc3FUN0xPMG16dEhTZXhSLVE2NUNrNjU0M2dVSmFDQm1WcXlFWHZkaXRSUEJNMnhTeWl1d2ViT1Bo?oc=5) |
| The Outerhaven | Marvel Tōkon Intro Revealed Right On Time For The Beta Launch And The First DLC Character | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxPTjhZU0VyTjlpQnA3bU9HUk54TzV4NG1lT3d5R04xckRDQW5wMU4wRzlWTUhNT2tFMWFnQWFzSDNpOWxwQXBWNHNTb2VTOHU2TEkwN1d6WlNlN05JcVdQTHJOb1JlMEd6N01vb2ZXSklQSVY0dDh0T21zTlBHMnQ3RmRHVmJZaEcxTFBmaGxfdzh3cXk5NHVFckJsVDUxekowdjF3TnVzQmRLZVZFbWF2RlF4ZWNHLS1EWTdVRg?oc=5) |
| VGChartz | Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Opening Movie Released | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQSUFMSWs1OExVTG0yQ2ZrR3R5U2VMTjcxbzJfdmJ5LUhZMl9sRWRHdDNwanFVOS02TVk3dHFUSlViRWV6UmFlcDNaN2hZcm5nckRXOU03ZjV3aUJ5ekFsbzFoYldkUG1oTGFTQnQtOVRoNGRqZ0xFX2dMd0tyMWFULXlON01MTDVXS0szU2xmM2tvSC04?oc=5) |
| Game Informer | The Open Beta For Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Starts Next Week | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxPTHp4bUxZQWJONWpJa0RUdXlCYUNCZVZnVUNmeGFNNmJLaVZfNU1GMWY0X01SQ21JMm1vZnVWUGRvSlhlNVdRSE96VVdjMU9QbkxCZEgxejNRYzlNVU4yTTlNblduamtPT2tXNU5kend5cHhRbDFOdDREbEZBdUVQNlNnQkpFT3F2eXF2OVA1LWl0WEJUdUpoSTFaWmRkNGM?oc=5) |
| VICE | Marvel Tokon’s Poor PC Performance Might Be Due to PlayStation Blocking Dataminers | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE5xdEZxS2hCeU1aYXM4RDdPZEhNVjhaUVczTXlEVmYyb2M3S21lWDZPTWp1ZnJ1YjBRa184WDBodm5ualdWU2NodEdER3JkeFdWMHhlOGVDUXRqZnZfd3hXdWo3RHE2MkpBVFd6UkVKakpHbHFTU1hYY1pzYw?oc=5) |
| Game Informer | Phoenix Cyclops Revealed As First DLC Character In Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls At San Diego Comic Con | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxQZGk4d09WY3BRMHlVVXVlUElhOVJXRk9sYXRGTGE0YWpqZWRrTHRTc2dMSmhQWmdIcHZKOTV0czZKc3k4MEpoaHZ1TGNrZ1pVRHg2Y1VPbGNxeV9ybUhNZXhSZmtmZTdrNWFsWmI4dkJUYl9JbEtzam5WSkd6bTVHLWVySm1tZm5hNTlFRkpydlhvZlRMUmdpTE0wVTA4b2c0S3NZNTh4NllsSDhMZGVLZUlFWTlJc2lDWnQ4RUJB?oc=5) |
| PlayStation.Blog | Everything you need to know about MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Open Beta | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQdzItSTJkQ053TXNybjRJTFBNS0JpRUp3QlNGN3JrM3p5S2c2U1d2RUkzVWFKVVdXVDN3WjdDX1NNT2FIYWlvWmV2Q3piS3hfVjJVQnF1U1pOU01aOVhhaUlVcWZ1WVNGQ2YyZkhYWDI4VkgzR1RvcGVRZnl4T0xKOERKbW5KdFRfZW5ZQWpoQVhYa0doX0hMZEVvT2U5NDBpeXUtaF9lM2RZZV9UbFNHOGtR?oc=5) |
| GamingOnLinux | MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls appears to block SteamOS / Linux | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxQZ1JtWnBXaFlyY1Bqd2ZJVDJoeFlPQ1BVQTd6bms5VVhtREI2Tjd6b3VDem15d1NTNnJhTFZkalIxc3QwY3hCOHpIdC1RZmtRSDBibTRIT0l0TXAyRzFiWVFGQ1M4Z3hNR2FXcVpEdXR4bmxGdXd1bXJ5bW53bGZaWjFPUlNYNFBXWE9vc0Q5ZDVCSVU0a0QxWVU2OHBKQQ?oc=5) |
| PC Guide | Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls open beta start time, countdown clock, and list of playable characters | 2026-07-24 09:48 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxOSXk1NVZfcTVKSnlySk1tMzg5a2xOVEYxeTdNRzh1M2Zna0l4dEtyczBFeEZOSFRzYWxEVnp1X3RGc1VUZWV0ZTJZVFBNTzhmR29BVGNDdmQxQ0Y3OGlEUDE4azdvRVFpb2E1WTdlWk5oaE85bjM4ZERiYTZodXZ0SnRBR2tkelFoSFBLNkJ3UV9YRUFsUGhDc1NqbmRxdEdKOHNlOFZBaWxENVZYMGR2OElIVjJEQW5scTdrM2ExaUMyaWw1?oc=5) |

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