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- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a highly anticipated fighting game from the producer of Dragon Ball FighterZ, was absent from both EVO Japan 2026 and EVO 2026, leading to speculation about a possible delay in its release, which was initially expected in 2026.
- EVO 2026, managed by Qiddiya and Nodwin Gaming, features various fighting titles such as Virtua Fighter, Darkstalkers 3, 2XKO, Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, and others, but the newest Mortal Kombat installment is noticeably absent.
- There have been mixed reactions to Mortal Kombat 1, with some players feeling it has not met expectations.
- The absence of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls from these major events has left the fighting game community eager for news about its eventual release.
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Marvel Tokon’s EVO Absence Fuels Delay Speculation
Following a well-received beta, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming fighting game from the producer of Dragon Ball FighterZ, has become a highly anticipated title slated for release in 2026. However, its absence from the lineups of both EVO Japan 2026 (May 1-3, Tokyo) and EVO 2026 (June 26-28, Las Vegas) has led fans to speculate about a possible delay. This has raised concerns that the game’s launch, initially expected in 2026, might be pushed back, potentially into 2027.
EVO 2026 Shakes Up Lineup with Absence of Mortal Kombat 11 and Mixed Reactions to Mortal Kombat 1
The EVO 2026 tournament, now under the management of Qiddiya and Nodwin Gaming, will feature titles such as Virtua Fighter and Darkstalkers 3, along with the highly anticipated 2XKO. Despite initial consideration, Mortal Kombat 11 will not be featured in the main global event. Fist of the North Star will be a key title at EVO Japan, while Vampire Savior (also known as Darkstalkers 2) will appear at both events. 2XKO, developed by Riot Games, has generated considerable excitement, though some concerns have been raised regarding the complexity of its assist and tag mechanics. EVO 2026 will also showcase titles such as Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (which drew 10,000 viewers in 2025), Under Night In-Birth 2, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, Rivals of Aether 2, Invincible VS, Guilty Gear Strive, Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, Vampire Savior: The Lord of Vampire (also known as Darkstalkers 3), and BlazBlue: Central Fiction. Despite Mortal Kombat’s historical presence at EVO as part of the World Stage for 15 years, the newest installment is noticeably absent. Moreover, there have been mixed reactions to Mortal Kombat 1, with some players feeling it has not met expectations.
Given the absence of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls from these major events, speculation has arisen that the game, announced in June 2025, may not be released until the latter half of 2026, or even later. As fans await further official updates, the fighting game community remains eager for news about the game’s eventual release.
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