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AppWizard

August 13, 2026

Marvel Tōkon’s first big PC patch has mostly fixed performance woes, though it hasn’t done much for its Steam reviews

Marvel Tōkon, a 4v4 tag fighter from ArcSystem Works, has received "Mixed" reviews and has declined to "Mostly Negative" ratings due to issues such as mandatory PlayStation Network logins and significant frame drops, reportedly up to eight frames of rollback in online modes. A recent patch has improved gameplay performance by addressing unnecessary audio input checks that caused frame drops and high CPU usage, resulting in a smoother experience for players. Despite these improvements, the mandatory sign-in remains a contentious issue among gamers.

AppWizard

August 12, 2026

Marvel Tōkon PC Patch Traces Stuttering to Audio Device Checks Inside Game Loop

Arc System Works identified two critical audio-system bugs that caused frame rates to drop below 60 FPS on high-end PCs for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, which launched on August 6. A patch of approximately 10 GB was released on August 10, improving the game's Steam approval rating from around 39% to approximately 46% by August 11. The PC version faced severe stuttering and input lag, leading to negative reviews, while the PS5 version received acclaim. The patch addressed three main issues: a CPU-heavy startup routine, an unnecessary audio-processing task during matches, and a polling loop for audio input devices. Players were advised to accept a shader warm-up prompt on first launch to ensure optimal performance. Despite the improvements, issues like the PSN account requirement and Linux compatibility remain unresolved.

AppWizard

August 10, 2026

Marvel Tokon Stumbles to Mixed Steam Reviews as ‘Miserable’ PC Port Complaints Prompt Response From Arc System Works

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched on August 6, 2026, on Steam, receiving a "Mixed" user review rating with only 44% of 2,561 reviews being positive. Players have expressed frustration over technical issues, including mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account requirements, lack of Linux support, and anti-cheat complications. The PSN requirement has made the game inaccessible in over 100 countries, and many players have criticized the game's performance, noting low frame rates. Despite these issues, some players have praised the game for its character designs and gameplay. Arc System Works has acknowledged the performance problems and is actively investigating them while encouraging player feedback.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is Mixed on Steam as players report poor PC performance, no Linux support, and countries without PSN unable to play

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has received mixed reviews on Steam, currently holding a "Mixed" rating from 1,565 reviews. Players have reported issues related to the PC port, including the requirement of a PlayStation Network login that limits access in some regions, as well as technical difficulties like micro-stutters and dropped frames during online play. Arc System Works has acknowledged these performance issues and is investigating them. Additionally, the game has faced criticism for being incompatible with Linux systems. Meanwhile, the Marvel franchise remains successful, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day becoming the highest-grossing movie of the year and potentially surpassing the all-time box office record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

AppWizard

August 7, 2026

Newest Marvel Game Is Off to a Rough Start on Steam: “The Issues Are So Steep”

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, released on August 6th for PC and PS5, has topped Steam's best-seller list but received a Mixed reception from PC gamers. Despite early sales success, players have reported significant performance issues, including frame rate problems and the impact of Kernel Level Anti-Cheat software on gameplay. Many users are frustrated by the requirement to log into a PlayStation Network account to play, and there are complaints about lack of support for Linux systems and the Steam Deck. A day-one patch was released to address some issues, but the overall launch experience has been problematic.

AppWizard

July 30, 2026

Marvel Tōkon devs vow to fix performance issues for launch day next week: ‘To our PC players, message received’

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls held a beta test for PC players, achieving a peak of 33,233 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the previous record set by Street Fighter 6's beta. However, players experienced significant performance issues, including stuttering and low frame rates. The official launch is scheduled for August 6, and developer Arc System Works acknowledged the issues, promising community-tested fixes and improvements for day one, including measures to reduce high CPU usage. The game requires a PlayStation Network sign-in, limiting access in over 100 countries.

AppWizard

July 28, 2026

Marvel Tōkon’s developer has apologised to PC players for the beta’s performance issues, with only a week until launch

The beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls lasted three days and faced significant challenges, including PlayStation Network outages on launch day and performance issues for PC players, such as severe stuttering and poor optimization. Some players reported a seamless experience, while others criticized the PC port as one of the worst in recent times. Arc System Works acknowledged the issues and is investigating solutions, promising updates and providing troubleshooting options. Speculation about the causes of performance problems included background processes from anti-cheat and PlayStation services. Despite these issues, the beta reached a peak of 33,233 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing previous records set by Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8. The official release is scheduled for August 6, leaving developers with just over a week to address the feedback and performance issues.

BetaBeacon

July 28, 2026

Xbox games not playing for you? Here’s what’s going on

Microsoft has resolved Xbox system outages and all Xbox systems should be back up and running.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

Blade and Magik lead as Marvel Tōkon’s most popular characters during its beta

The Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta featured 16 of the 20 heroes planned for the full release, with significant character usage observed for Blade and Iron Man. Data analyst AlietteFaye provided insights on character usage rates, highlighting Blade, Magik, Iron Man, Magneto, and Black Panther as top characters, while Danger was noted as the least popular. Magik was the most favored starting character, followed by Black Panther, Blade, Doom, and Spider-Man. Iron Man, Magneto, Blade, and Magik were the leading assist characters. Phoenix Cyclops will be the first of four downloadable content characters to join the roster in the first year.

AppWizard

July 27, 2026

I couldn’t sign into the PlayStation App on Android, but I found an easy way to get around Sony’s finicky 2FA

Sony has faced criticism for discontinuing physical game discs and issues with the PlayStation app, particularly regarding two-factor authentication (2FA). Many users have reported difficulties logging into their accounts when they do not receive verification text messages. This problem has affected access to PS4s and PS5s. Users can recover their accounts by following these steps: open the PlayStation app, sign in with their email, select "Trouble Signing In?", choose "Recover Your Account", and reset their password. They can then set up a passkey, which disables 2FA, allowing them to log in without needing the verification code. Previously, users could use 2FA on consoles if they did not receive an SMS code, but this option is no longer available, making backup codes essential.