➀ Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is poised to be Arc System Works' largest project yet, thanks to its partnership with PlayStation and Marvel, and the extensive support it is set to receive. ➁ During EVO 2025, ArcSys announced their ambitious plan to support the game for the next decade. ➂ Despite the challenges, the rich Marvel IP could sustain the game's popularity for a long time.
Recent #Fighting Game news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls announced a closed beta in September; ➁ PlayStation partners with Marvel and Arc System Works for development; ➂ The beta will feature six playable characters and one stage.
➀ Arc System Works is developing a Marvel fighting game for 2026; ➁ The game is a 4v4 brawler featuring Marvel superheroes; ➂ The game, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, will have simplified control schemes for easier player entry.
1. Dota 2's Crownfall event introduces a new Street Fighter-inspired fighting mode called 'Sleet Fighter'. 2. Players can select from a small roster of Dota 2 characters and engage in classic fighting moves and combos. 3. The mode is more of a polished demo rather than a full game, with each character having unique moves and alternate skins.
1. Riot Games had been developing a Smash Bros-style fighting game codenamed 'Pool Party', featuring characters from its own IPs. 2. The project was cancelled after the poor reception of WB's MultiVersus. 3. Riot Games often has unannounced projects in R&D, and the cancellation of 'Pool Party' is part of their regular project adjustments.