Black Panther and Hulk Join ‘MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ with the Fighting Avengers

At EVO Japan 2026 in Tokyo, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls unveiled a brand-new team joining the game. Meet the Fighting Avengers! Following the Unbreakable X-Men and the Amazing Guardians, the Fighting Avengers are the third team to assemble in the 4v4 tag team fighter by PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works, and Marvel Games. Check out the Fighting Avengers team reveal trailer below!

The Fighting Avengers Join the Battle

Hulk (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) and Black Panther (voiced by Erica Luttrell) join the previously announced Captain America (voiced by Brian Bloom) and Iron Man (voiced by Josh Keaton), forming the brand-new team, the Fighting Avengers.

Led by Captain America, this Avengers squad assembles to confront a new threat facing Earth. Watched closely and admired greatly by people around the world, these heroes will rise to the challenge in the game's Episode Mode.

New Stage Revealed: Wakanda

The world of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls expands with a brand-new stage: Wakanda. Blessed with rich natural landscapes, the African nation of Wakanda stands as a global leader in advanced scientific technology. Traditionally protected by its king, the Black Panther, Wakanda is ruled by Shuri, who has taken on the Black Panther mantle to defend her people.

New Playable Character: Hulk

A green goliath whose strength grows with his rage, Hulk once fought alongside the Avengers to save the world. However, in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, his overwhelming power and instability lead the government, S.H.I.E.L.D., and even fellow teammates Captain America and Iron Man, to exile him to the Savage Land. There, Hulk leads a quiet life, surrounded by nature and animals. But his distrust of the Avengers has yet to fade...

Hulk’s backstory was established early on during the game’s development. While staying true to the core design concept of a massive, gamma-radiated powerhouse, elements inspired by this narrative were incorporated into his design. Hulk adorns himself with dinosaur bone armor to reinforce his feral, untamed fighting style and highlight his raw power.

Hulk can overpower opponents at any range with sheer force. Channeling his anger builds his unique Gamma Gauge. When it reaches maximum, Hulk enters Gamma Rage which significantly boosts his strength and speed. Build up the Gamma Gauge and unleash devastating one-shot attacks at just the right moment to deal massive damage.

New Playable Character: Black Panther

Ruler of the great African nation of Wakanda, Shuri stands as the young Black Panther, protecting her country. Though she inherited the title from her legendary brother, T’Challa, she sometimes doubts whether she is ready for the role. But as a new threat emerges, Shuri must make critical decisions, not only as a warrior, but as a queen who balances tradition and progress.

Having only recently taken up the mantle of Black Panther alongside her existing role of Wakanda’s chief scientist, Shuri’s design reflects this important transition. Sleek, athletic lines emphasize a sense of speed befitting an acrobatic fighter, while subtle touches of Wakandan royalty are woven into the her suit's finer details, reflecting the weight of leadership she now carries.

In combat, Black Panther excels with swift movement and long reach using the Spear of Bashenga. She possesses a high-speed mobility skill called Bast’s Blessing, allowing her to dash in multiple directions. Bast’s Blessing consumes a dedicated gauge, but it can be canceled from normal attacks and skills, enabling varied and flexible combos and mixups. As Shuri, dominate mid-range battles with precise spear attacks, then close the distance with lightning-fast movement to overwhelm opponents up close!

New Threat Revealed: The Champion

The latest trailer also introduced a new character: Champion. One of the Elders of the Universe, Champion has existed since the birth of the cosmos and travels its vast expanse alongside his right-hand show-woman, Promoter. A cosmic conqueror obsessed with hand-to-hand combat, he journeys from planet to planet in search of worthy opponents. Those who fail to satisfy his thirst for battle face the ultimate consequence: the destruction of their entire world. And now, he’s chosen Earth as his next target.

Under Promoter’s direction, the “Challenge of the Champion” tournament arrives on Earth. Teams of four will battle through qualifiers, earning the right to face Champion himself. But is there more to this sinister game than just sport? 

Play the MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Demo

Want to play MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls? The newest playable build will be available at Combo Breaker 2026, starting May 22 in Chicago, Illinois and Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, starting May 29 in Hong Kong. The build will include the newly announced Black Panther and the Wakanda stage, totaling 13 playable characters and five stages!

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls  launches on PS5 and PC on August 6, 2026. Pre-order the game now at all participating retailers, including the PlayStation Store and PC storefronts!

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