Marvel Tokon Waiting Room Playlist

After the unexpected announcement of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls during PlayStation’s State of Play presentation, the fighting game community has lit up with excitement for the game’s release. Almost 10 years have passed since Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, the last major Marvel fighting game, and now with Arc System Works at the helm, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will definitely stand out among 2026’s release lineup.

While a specific date currently remains unknown, the broad 2026 release window still gives gamers plenty of time to catch up on other games before it launches. For Marvel fans wanting to learn more about Marvel Tokon’s playable characters or casual fighting games players looking to train before taking their skills online, there are a lot of great choices to help pass the time.

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Games To Play While Waiting for Marvel Tokon To Release

Marvel vs. Capcom

The best games to start with during the wait for Marvel Tokon are the Marvel vs. Capcom series. Both are fast-paced tag fighting games starring characters from the Marvel universe, and playing Marvel vs. Capcom during the lead-up to Marvel Tokon could make for great practice. There are some great Marvel vs. Capcom games to choose from, so choosing which to play ultimately comes down to personal preference. For players who value modernized gameplay and a roster featuring most of Marvel Tokon’s confirmed playable characters, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is the best choice. However, for fighting game veterans looking for a challenge, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 remains undefeated as the franchise’s best offering, complete with added online multiplayer features in Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.

Guilty Gear Strive

Marvel Tokon’s game design is likely to be very different from Marvel vs. Capcom, though, as it is being developed instead by Arc System Works. To get acquainted with its games, Guilty Gear Strive is an accessible starting point for newcomers, with a lot of depth for competitive players. It’s possible to spend hours in training mode, perfecting bread and butter combos and memorizing frame data, which could help players prepare for Marvel Tokon and soar through the ranks when it does release.

Dragon Ball FighterZ

Another Arc System Works game to play during the wait for Marvel Tokon is Dragon Ball FighterZ. While it is similarly a tag fighter, giving players an indication of how the developer might handle the upcoming Marvel title, the main reason to play is for its art style. Dragon Ball FighterZ is visually stunning, showing a lot of love and attention to detail for the Dragon Ball series as a whole. From the announcement trailer, it seems as though Marvel Tokon will be receiving the same level of care with its graphics. Basking in the spectacle of Dragon Ball FighterZ’s Super and Ultimate Attacks will satisfy players as they wait for Marvel Tokon.

Injustice 2

While waiting for the next Marvel fighting game to release, players may want to check out DC's superhero fighting game series, Injustice. For players looking for another superhero fighting game with a rich storyline, the Injustice games and tie-in comics are a great place to start. However, for those who just want to face off against the superpowered titans of another comic franchise, Injustice 2 is a vast improvement over the original in terms of gameplay. Unlike Marvel Tokon, Injustice 2 is not a tag fighter, but some players might prefer to play a game featuring 1v1 superhero fights to help differentiate the experiences of the two.

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Other Non-Fighting Marvel Games to Check Out Ahead of Marvel Tokon

Marvel Rivals

Stepping away from fighting games, there are plenty of other games that give players the chance to step into the Marvel universe before Marvel Tokon releases. One of these is 2024’s hit hero shooter, Marvel Rivals. Much like Overwatch, Marvel Rivals is a team-based game, encouraging players to synergize with one another to achieve victory. The emphasis on teamwork is very much aligned with Marvel Tokon, and since Marvel Rivals still receives frequent updates, playing this will tide many fans over until Arc System Works’ fighting game releases.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns

One Marvel game that will surely pass the time until Marvel Tokon’s release is Marvel’s Midnight Suns, a tactical RPG where players use cards as the core combat mechanic. With thoughtful turn-based gameplay and an interesting story, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is one of the longest Marvel games. As Marvel Tokon is set to release sometime in 2026, fans will have plenty of time to play through all of Midnight Sun’s main story and side content beforehand. The game also features Robbie Reyes’ Ghost Rider, who also features in Marvel Tokon, giving players the chance to understand the lore and backstory of this iteration of the character prior to the game’s release.

Marvel’s Spider-Man

Once a PlayStation-exclusive, Insomniac’s Spider-Man has been praised as one of the best Marvel game franchises. Now that the entire Spider-Man series is available on PC, it is the perfect opportunity for fans to swing around New York as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. This version of the Spider-Man story is beloved by many, taking inspiration from past iterations while introducing unique elements to make it unique. Players who have yet to play the series can enjoy all titles on PC and compare this variant of Peter Parker to his Marvel Tokon appearance.

Marvel Snap

The previous games are either action-packed or go into detail on the story of Marvel’s characters, but the slower-paced gameplay of Marvel Snap is still worthwhile. As a deck-building game, interactions trade spectacle for strategy without losing the intensity of Marvel battles. It’s easy to get started in Marvel Snap, with its simplicity providing short bursts of addictive fun, but the game can become complex, encouraging players to use cards that work well together to guarantee victory. The game also features many obscure Marvel characters and locations, giving players the chance to learn more about the universe before the release of Marvel Tokon.

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