New Marvel Game Has the Perfect Final Boss

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Coming in 2026, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is generating a lot of buzz, and its recent X-Men trailer revealed a diverse cast of characters from Marvel Comics – including both fan favorites and lesser-known heroes. Fighting games based on existing franchises are great at introducing players to a wider range of characters and letting them experience unique moves that reflect each character’s personality and powers. But a truly great fighting game also needs a compelling final boss, and the latest trailer for this game might have just revealed an amazing one.

Previous Marvel fighting games have traditionally featured incredibly powerful, world-ending villains like Onslaught, Apocalypse, Galactus, and Ultron as the final bosses. However, with Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls introducing a diverse cast of characters including the X-Men and four other teams, a simple ‘destroy everything’ villain feels underwhelming. Hints within the game’s story suggest that the antagonist has a more nuanced motivation, potentially offering a surprising twist for players.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ X-Men Trailer Shows Off Story Elements For The Fighting Game

The new X-Men trailer starts by showing the story’s setting, rather than immediately introducing the characters. This approach was previewed by Arc System Works during Sony’s February 2026 State of Play. The trailer’s opening scenes feature Chandilar, the home planet of the Shi’ar – an alien race from Marvel Comics recently appearing in X-Men ’97 and other X-Men stories. The footage depicts Chandilar under attack, with cities burning and the planet’s surface heavily damaged.

The scene changes to Gladiator, a remarkably strong warrior from the Shi’ar Empire, being overcome by a mysterious figure who’s holding him by the collar. We also see quick glimpses of other powerful cosmic Marvel characters who have been defeated, suggesting this new figure is incredibly powerful. Considering the game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and its characters, this likely offers our first look at who the final boss in the game’s story or arcade mode might be.

Immediately after a powerful new enemy appears, Chandilar is suddenly destroyed, and the scene shifts to Earth. A thick, purple fog descends upon a city resembling New York, causing widespread panic. The force that wiped out the Shi’ar Empire has now arrived on Earth, forcing heroes like the X-Men to defend the planet. Even characters like Danger hint at the scale of the threat, suggesting she’s one of the last remnants of Shi’ar technology, emphasizing how devastating this event has been for the once-powerful empire.

The Champion May Have Been Hinted As Marvel Tokon’s Final Boss

Fans are speculating that The Champion of the Universe will be the main villain in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Also known as Tryco Slatterus, this relatively unknown character first appeared in a 1982 comic and is an incredibly powerful being who once tried to defeat Galactus. He’s an Elder of the Universe with ancient abilities, and in some versions of the story, even wielded the Power Stone from the Infinity Gauntlet.

In the trailer for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the character holding Gladiator appears to be wearing The Champion’s golden gauntlets, and the hand’s skin tone matches Slatterus’ original design. The Champion is a natural fit for a fighting game because his entire character is centered around combat. This nearly immortal warrior lives only for battle, constantly seeking out the strongest opponents in the universe to defeat.

An Obscure Villain Who Searches The Universe For Battle Is The Perfect Antagonist

The Champion has a history of being choosy about his opponents, previously declining fights with Thor due to his weapon and The Hulk because he considered him too basic. However, with a few changes to his motivations, he could be an incredible final boss. He’s a highly skilled fighter, proficient in countless martial arts from around the universe, making him a threat to anyone. Plus, his over-the-top personality is similar to a professional wrestler, which would fit perfectly in a dynamic fighting game.

The Champion is a truly fearsome opponent, possessing incredible strength, resilience, speed, and a degree of immortality. In Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the main objective is to stop his galactic campaign by defeating him and claiming his title. The game could offer exciting alternate storylines – imagining what would happen if characters absorbed The Champion’s power after winning – as a reward for players’ success.

While The Champion’s Power Primordial might seem like a basic villain, that direct, powerful approach is actually perfect for this game. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls doesn’t need a complex story like The Last of Us; it just needs a final boss who is truly intimidating and incredibly strong – someone who will challenge even experienced players.

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2026-02-23 20:14