Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls was one of the many games put into the spotlight at the most recent Sony State of Play showcase. Control Resonant, 007 First Light, God of War: Sons of Sparta, and a brand-new John Wick game starring Keanu Reeves rounded out the event, but Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is one of the most unique titles that was present. The Marvel-based fighting game was announced last summer, and it’s promising an action-packed brawl-heavy adaptation of the comic book franchise.
Marvel heavy-hitters like Captain America and Iron Man have been confirmed for a while now, but the State of Play revealed some exciting new additions to the roster. Every Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls character brings something unique to the table, and one of the most surprising additions to the lineup is Danger. While confirmed X-Men members like Wolverine and Storm are some of the most well-known of the mutant group, Danger is a deep-cut character that a lot of gamers may not be familiar with.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ Danger Has a Fascinating Backstory in the X-Men Comics
- Danger was first introduced in #9 of Astonishing X-Men (Vol. 3) in 2005.
- The character was created and written by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday.
Danger may not be a legacy character like Wolverine or Magneto, but she’s one of the most fascinating mutants to be created in the 21st century. She’s actually the embodiment of the Danger Room, the high-tech room where the X-Men train. Danger was introduced as an incredibly powerful antagonist that sought to fight the X-Men and destroy Charles Xavier, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Soldiers is going to put her in front of a whole new audience. The finer Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls details have been kept in the dark, but the confirmation of four X-Men at launch is an exciting update.
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How Did Danger Come to Be Part of X-Men Canon?
Danger’s backstory is wild. After the original Danger Room was destroyed by Colossus, Charles Xavier worked with a tech-savvy mutant named Forge to help build a new training simulation. Charles Xavier made the decision to use Shi’ar alien technology to help build a stronger, more convincing Danger Room, but this ultimately backfired. Instead, the use of the Shi’ar tech helped create a sentient life. Thus, Danger was born. She took on a female form by building a body with machine parts, becoming a dangerous and highly intelligent threat. The Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls roster already covers a lot of Marvel ground, but Danger is a standout addition.
While her first encounters with the X-Men were hostile, she would eventually grow to become an ally to the mutant team. Some of the best X-Men characters are complex and have a rough history with the team, and Danger is definitely on that list. Not only is she a compelling character, but Danger’s blend of robotics and artificial intelligence is bound to make her a really fun character to play as.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Continues the Recent Trend of Putting a Spotlight On Lesser-Known Marvel Characters
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls isn’t the only Marvel-based game that has been showcasing deep-cuts. Marvel Rivals‘ character list is filled with a great combination of A-list heroes and lesser-known faces. Characters like Jeff the Land Shark and Squirrel Girl aren’t the household names that Black Widow and the Hulk are, but that blend makes for a stronger, more exciting experience. So, it’s fun to see that Marvel Tokon: Fighting Heroes is also taking that approach to the game’s character roster.
Every Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Character That Has Been Revealed So Far
- Danger
- Captain America
- Wolverine
- Storm
- Magik
- Ghost Rider
- Doctor Doom
- Star Lord
- Spider-Man
- Ms. Marvel
- Iron Man
It’s been confirmed that Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will have 20 characters at launch, so only a little over half have been revealed. Beyond the characters that have already been revealed, it’s unclear when the game’s developers will drop another surprise regarding the fighter list. There has even been speculation that the roster could grow to as many as 35 characters, but this hasn’t been confirmed. With post-launch support, a fun mix of well-known characters and deep-cuts would help keep things fresh. A 20-character starting roster is already a strong way to kick off the action, though. Characters like Thor and Gambit would be great additions to the lineup, but only time will tell which heroes or villains are revealed next.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Adds to a Year That is Quickly Piling Up With Great Games
Last year was already huge for gaming, but 2026 looks to be on par with 2025 so far. Games like Saros, Resident Evil: Requiem, Fable, and Crimson Desert would be exciting enough, but this year also has the massive GTA 6 release, too. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is finding itself among a lot of great titles, but that also means stiff competition. On the bright side, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls covers a specific niche. The fighting genre, combined with its unique approach to combat and its beautiful visuals, help it stand out in the crowd. Not only that, but it’s adding to a year that already looks promising for Marvel fans.
A New Wolverine Game and Two Huge Movies Make 2026 a Big Year For Marvel
- Marvel’s Wolverine is slated for a fall 2026 debut.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters July 31.
- Avengers: Doomsday closes out the year on December 18.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls comes out on August 6.
There is already a lot of Marvel content in the pipeline, so Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is arriving at the best time possible. Marvel fever will be back in full swing, so fans are bound to be in the market for some of the best new Marvel games. As the year continues, the team at Arc System Works will likely reveal a little bit more before Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launches. Whether it’s new characters or more gameplay demos, another update is likely going to bring forth some intriguing new details.
