Sony has delayed the launch of its official PS5 fight stick, FlexStrike, indefinitely, meaning it will no longer arrive on 6 August 2026 alongside Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. That matters because the accessory was clearly positioned at fighting-game players and was due to launch on the same day as a major new fighting title, so the delay leaves the game without Sony’s own dedicated stick at release.

Sony says the setback is down to unexpected production delays and that it is taking more time to finalise the product and deliver the best experience possible. The company has not announced a replacement release date, only saying that it will share an update soon. Pre-orders still appear set to be fulfilled, with customers expected to receive shipping information through their chosen retailer. The key dates remain the same: FlexStrike was originally planned for 6 August 2026, which is also the launch day for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls.