Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage were unveiled as new playable characters for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls during the Sony State of Play livestream on June 2, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The three villains join Doctor Doom on the Knights of Doom team [2, 3].
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a 3v3 tag team fighting game and serves as a spiritual successor to the Marvel vs Capcom series [1, 2, 3]. The game is scheduled for release on August 6, 2026 [1, 2, 3].
Magneto’s gameplay centers on magnetic and ranged telekinetic attacks, reminiscent of his style in Marvel vs Capcom [1, 2]. Green Goblin features aerial combos and glider-based mobility, relying on traps and grenades; his in-game voice taunts with the line, "Tricksy, huh?" [1, 2]. Carnage plays as an aggressive brawler using fast red-black symbiote streak attacks and a berserker fighting style [1, 2].
With these new additions, the confirmed playable roster reaches 17 of 20 characters [2]. The remaining three characters, likely from Ghost Rider’s team, have yet to be announced [2].
The game’s storyline involves the Champion of the Universe threatening Earth, prompting a tournament among Marvel heroes and villains [2].
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is set for worldwide release on August 6, 2026 [1, 2, 3].
