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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a mess on PC, but a new patch today aims to rectify things
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a crossover fighting game from ARC SYSTEM WORKS, PlayStation and Marvel Games, has launched in poor shape on PC, prompting a fix-it patch on the day of writing. The Steam version has drawn a "Mostly Negative" rating and falling player numbers, with users citing performance problems and the absence of Linux support, even as the PS5 version is reportedly running well. The disparity matters because it undermines a cross-platform fighting game where PC and console players are matched together online, and it risks souring the title's reception just days after release.
The developer has confirmed the update, deployed via server maintenance, brings "PC performance and stability improvements, including reduced lag and fixes for frame drops." Complaints have persisted since the game's launch last Thursday, with issues reportedly causing lag and desync even for PS5 players paired with PC opponents online. One top Steam review branded it "one of the worst fighting game PC ports," while the game's core mechanics, including its tag and combo systems, are being praised by at least one reviewer once the technical issues are set aside.
In short
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has a rocky, bug-plagued PC launch on Steam.
- A patch released today targets lag, frame drops and stability issues.
- PS5 version reportedly plays well; PC problems even disrupt cross-play matches.
Explained simply
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a fighting game featuring characters from Marvel, made by Japanese studio Arc System Works with PlayStation and Marvel Games. Players choose characters and battle using systems such as tag teams and linked attacks, in matches that can bring PC and PlayStation 5 players together online.
That shared play makes the PC version’s performance relevant beyond PC owners: lag or dropped frames can affect opponents on other platforms too. The game’s reception also reflects two different aspects of a new release: how well its fighting systems work, and whether the technology lets players enjoy them reliably.