Marvel Tokon Now Fully Functional on PC Following Latest Update

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched last week, and it’s clear that players on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC have had vastly different experiences since its release. The new tag fighter from Arc System Works runs smoothly on PS5, while the PC version has faced significant challenges, reflected in its “Mixed” rating on Steam from around 2,600 player reviews. Many users have criticized the game for its poor optimization, low frame rates, stability problems, and the requirement for a PSN account—something that caught many off guard.

After a weekend of players experimenting with various fixes to get Marvel Tokon running, Arc System Works rolled out a patch on Monday aimed at tackling performance issues, enhancing stability, and resolving specific problems, as noted in the official patch notes shared on Discord. Players on the game’s subreddit have reported positive outcomes, with many stating that the patch has significantly improved their experience.

“My computer can now run it very smoothly on high settings. I was stuck on low settings all weekend. It runs way faster for me in all aspects,” one player shared. Another chimed in, “It’s perfect for me now.”

If you’re diving into the game on PC, remember to warm up the shaders after downloading the latest patch for a smoother experience, as highlighted in the patch notes.

Despite the major PC issues, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is an enjoyable game, though it could use some gameplay tweaks. The game has been described as a sluggish fighting experience that struggles to balance the needs of newcomers and seasoned players. Many aspects of its core movement feel slow, likely to avoid overwhelming beginners compared to the faster-paced titles Arc System Works has produced in the past, like Blazblue or Dragon Ball FighterZ. Sprinting and air dashes lack speed, and attacks can feel sluggish, with noticeable startup and recovery times.

Marvel Tokon is a 4v4 tag-fighter featuring 20 beloved Marvel superheroes and villains. More characters are on the horizon, and the game’s year-one DLC promises to be expansive.

Here are the full patch notes from Monday’s update, where Arc System Works expresses gratitude for player feedback and commits to ongoing improvements in performance, stability, and overall gameplay experience.

Reduced CPU Usage

Multiple fixes have been implemented to lower overall CPU usage, including:

Sudden Performance Drops

An issue was identified where the game frequently checked for available audio inputs, leading to unexpected frame drops. This has now been resolved.

Frame Rate Drops

An issue causing frame rate drops at certain resolutions has been fixed.

Battle Settings

An issue where restarting the game with specific customization items or colors enabled would reset settings to default has been addressed.

Online Lobby

An issue where changing attack button displays to action icons caused some buttons to become unresponsive during open lobby mini-games has been fixed.

On PC

Warm Up Those Shaders

With the game updated to the latest version, the PC version will prompt you to warm up the shaders. Do this now for a smoother experience.

Auto Graphics Quality Setting

Improved auto spec detection to select a graphics profile that better suits your system.