Peni Parker Joins MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls! Plus, Upcoming Event Information Revealed!

The latest trailer for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a fighting game where MARVEL characters battle in teams, has been released!
A wealth of information has been unveiled, including the new playable character Peni Parker.

The Latest Trailer for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Is Now Available!

The latest trailer for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls was released at the ARC WORLD TOUR 2025-2026 Finals held on Sunday, March 22, 2026!
In this trailer, following the X-Men Team as the first in the series of character introductions, the Amazing Guardians Team was announced in the second team trailer.

A Gathering of a New Generation of Heroes! Amazing Guardians

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The Amazing Guardians are a team consisting of the following members:

• Spider-Man
• Star-Lord
• Star-Lord
• Peni Parker

Those familiar with the MARVEL universe will likely recognize the names Amazing and Guardians.
Why did they gather in a way that differs from the Guardians of the Galaxy?
The story that unfolds in this title is bound to be intriguing.

New Playable Character! Genius Scientist Peni Parker!

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Peni Parker was announced in this trailer as a new playable character!
She is a genius scientist who pilots the SP//dr suit.
While the design is significantly different, she is also a character appearing in Marvel Rivals, so some may recognize her name.

According to the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls official X (@MARVELTokon), while Peni Parker has a slower movement speed than other characters, she deals damage through unconventional attacks.
We can't wait to try her out and see if the controls feel similar to those of a heavyweight character.

Holding the Key to the Story...? The Promoter Revealed!

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The existence of a new character, The Promoter, was also revealed in this trailer!
As the name suggests, she carries out promotional activities for various entertainment events.
She seems poised to be an important figure who holds the key to the story of this title.

What Will Your Team Be Named!? Team Name Auto-Generation Feature Revealed!

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It was announced that a feature to automatically create team names that fit the MARVEL world based on the organized team members will be implemented!
In addition to the screen display, it was mentioned that ring announcements that call out team names with natural vocalization will also be included.
Indeed, it is a perfectly convincing choice for a team of brilliant characters like Peni Parker to be named SUGOI! GENIUS.
It will be fun to try various combinations and look for interesting team names.

Reflecting Player Feedback! Hands-On Demo Also Conducted!

A hands-on demo using actual hardware was also conducted at the ARC WORLD TOUR 2025-2026 Finals venue.
This version of the demo was said to have included refinements and improvements based on feedback from players during previous closed betas.
The development team's commitment to immediately reflecting player voices was clearly visible.
Please check the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Official Discord Server for more detailed patch notes.

Furthermore, the game is scheduled to appear at EVO Japan 2026, which will be held in Tokyo from Friday, May 1, 2026, to Sunday, May 3, 2026.
It was mentioned that the newly announced Peni Parker will also be playable, so be sure to clear your schedule!

Selection at Unprecedented Speed! Confirmed as an ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 Title Before Launch!

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls has been selected as a featured title for the ARC WORLD TOUR 2026-2027 to be held at a later date!
The tournament has been confirmed even before the game's release. This shows the extraordinary confidence of the development team.
Follow the ASW_esports official X account (@ASWesports) for more details and future updates.