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‘We Sincerely Apologise’: Marvel Tokon the Latest Sony Game to Be Busted on PC
Arc System Works has apologised for gameplay and performance problems affecting the PC beta of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, while the PS5 version is reported to be running well aside from some netcode concerns. The issues matter because Sony is releasing the live-service fighting game on PC as well as PS5, and its launch is only days away.
The developer says it is investigating the complaints and has published community-suggested workarounds, including allowing shaders to compile, disabling frame generation and turning off anti-cheat software. Reports of possible Sony background activity have circulated online, but Push Square says these claims remain unclear; the developer now faces pressure to improve PC optimisation before release.
In short
- PC beta performance issues prompt an apology from Arc System Works.
- PS5 version appears comparatively stable.
- Developers suggest temporary troubleshooting steps before launch.
Explained simply
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a new fighting game being released by Sony on both PlayStation 5 and PC. It is a live-service title, meaning it will receive ongoing updates and new content after launch rather than remaining static. The launch is imminent.
The PC version has experienced notable performance and gameplay issues during beta testing, whilst the PS5 version runs substantially better. Arc System Works, the developer, has acknowledged these problems and is investigating solutions. The performance gap between platforms is concerning given the launch date.
Live-service games depend on retaining players after launch, and technical problems can drive players away immediately. For a game coming to multiple platforms, maintaining comparable performance across all versions is particularly important. These PC performance issues therefore present a significant challenge to the game's prospects.