Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ X-Men Team Hints At Which Characters Will Be Added Next

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The newest trailer for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls introduced three playable characters: Magik, Danger, and Wolverine. They join Storm, who leads the Unbreakable X-Men team. This confirms earlier fan theories that the game will feature five teams of four characters each, each with a unique theme. With Storm’s leadership revealed, players are now even more eager to guess which other characters will be announced and who will lead the remaining teams.

While fans hoped to see characters like Cyclops or Gambit, the inclusion of Danger shows that the game’s developer, Arc System Works, isn’t afraid to dig deep into Marvel’s vast library for its fighters. This is a smart move that helps Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls differentiate itself from the Marvel vs. Capcom series, though more popular comic characters would still be welcome. With only 20 characters planned for the initial lineup, as stated on the game’s Steam page, each choice feels intentional, leaving room for expansion through downloadable content.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Shows Off Unbreakable X-Men As Its First Complete Team

The introduction of the X-Men in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is significant because it’s the first complete team revealed for the game. With Magik, Danger, and Wolverine added to the roster, 11 out of the 20 playable characters are now confirmed. Interestingly, seven of these characters haven’t been assigned to a specific team yet. This leaves open the possibility of creating diverse teams based on their established relationships and roles within the Marvel universe.

For instance, characters like Captain America and Iron Man would make a great Avengers-focused team. Similarly, Ms. Marvel and Spider-Man frequently team up, hinting at a group dealing with more down-to-earth, street-level threats. Luckily, the recent Unbreakable X-Men trailer showed how teams will be formed by revealing which existing characters will lead future groups.

Other Characters Were Revealed As Team Leaders With Some Unexpected Picks

Storm from the X-Men was presented with Ghost Rider, Spider-Man, Captain America, and Doctor Doom as team leaders for upcoming groups. It’s easy to see Captain America heading up a team of Avengers, and Doctor Doom leading Marvel villains also fits well. However, some players might be surprised to see Ghost Rider and Spider-Man in leadership roles.

In Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, players might see certain characters team up. For example, Iron Man and Spider-Man, who fought together (and against each other) in the Civil War storyline, could become a team, though Spider-Man probably won’t be the leader. We might also see Spider-Man paired with Ms. Marvel, creating a new generation of Avengers alongside characters like Kate Bishop as Hawkeye and Lin Lie as Iron Fist in this 2026 fighting game.

Fans often try to guess which characters will join the game’s leaders, and considering past connections helps them make predictions, but the final choices remain uncertain. For instance, Spider-Man could easily lead a team of spider-powered characters like Miles Morales or Spider-Gwen, or even team up with Venom. Alternatively, he could lead a team inspired by the Future Foundation, reflecting his history with the Fantastic Four after Johnny Storm’s passing.

Avengers, Villains, & Midnight Sons Could All Guarantee Rarer Characters To Join The Roster

In Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, every playable leader has experience leading or being part of a team in Marvel Comics. These teams are usually large and include a mix of well-known and lesser-known characters. For instance, Ghost Rider has worked with the Midnight Sons, a group dedicated to fighting supernatural threats. While characters like Doctor Strange or Blade would be natural teammates for Ghost Rider in the game, more unusual choices like Morbius or Moon Knight are just as likely to appear on his team.

The inclusion of a character like Danger on the X-Men team demonstrates how Arc System Works’ distinctive anime style allows for creative and diverse character choices in the game. Even though the initial roster is relatively small, the variety of team leaders and their associated characters gives Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls a surprisingly broad range of playable heroes, going beyond the usual suspects. While popular characters like Hulk and Thor were likely to be included anyway, the game also creates opportunities for lesser-known heroes to join the fight.

From Doctor Doom’s rivals like the Fantastic Four to the Guardians of the Galaxy led by Star-Lord, fans are hoping for a diverse selection of characters. With teams like the X-Men, Midnight Sons, the Avengers, and Spider-Man’s allies all possibilities, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls offers plenty of exciting character options. This is building a lot of anticipation as players eagerly await the game’s August 2026 release.

What are the main ideas or concepts explored through the different character teams in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls? Share your thoughts in the comments or discuss it with other fans on the ComicBook Forum!

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2026-02-17 00:13