Hi everybody! I’m Takeshi Yamanaka, Producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Today at EVO Japan 2026 in Tokyo, we announced our third team to take on Challenge of the Champions: Fighting Avengers. Be sure to check out the new team reveal trailer below!
A new team joins the battle: the Fighting Avengers
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Joining the previously announced Captain America (voiced by Brian Bloom) and Iron Man (voiced by Josh Keaton) are Hulk (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) and Black Panther (voiced by Erica Luttrell), forming a new team: the Fighting Avengers.
Led by Captain America, the newly formed Avengers team unites to face the new threats facing Earth. As the heroes are watched closely—and greatly admired—by people around the world, we hope you’ll look forward to seeing how they face the challenges in Episode Mode.
A new stage is revealed: Wakanda
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We’re also excited to announce a new stage: Wakanda.
Wakanda is a country located in Africa, blessed with a rich natural landscape while being a global leader in advanced scientific technology. Traditionally protected by its king, the Black Panther, Wakanda is now ruled by a young Black Panther, Shuri, who takes on the role of defending her people.
New playable character: Hulk
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A green goliath whose strength grows with his anger, Hulk once fought alongside the Avengers to save the world. However, in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, his immense power and instability led the government, S.H.I.E.L.D., and even his teammates Captain America and Iron Man, to exile him to the Savage Land.
There, Hulk lives a quiet life, surrounded by nature and animals, but his distrust of the Avengers has not faded.
During development, Hulk’s backstory was established early on. While staying true to the core design concept of a large, gamma-ray emitting power plant, elements inspired by this narrative were incorporated into the design. Hulk adorns himself with dinosaur bone armor to enhance his wild and wild fighting style and highlight his true strength.
Hulk can defeat opponents at any distance with great strength. Channeling his anger builds his unique Gamma Gauge. When it reaches its maximum, Hulk enters Gamma Rage which significantly increases his strength and speed.
Build the Gamma Gauge and unleash a devastating one-shot attack at the right moment to deal massive damage.
New playable character: Black Panther
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Ruler of the great African nation of Wakanda, Shuri protects her country as the Black Panther.
Having just inherited the role, he struggled with doubts about whether he was truly ready for the role.
As a new threat approaches, Shuri must make important decisions, not only as a warrior, but as a queen who must balance tradition and progress.
When we decided to include him on the list, his character’s backstory had been discussed and established from the start. Having recently taken on the role of Black Panther as well as her role as chief scientist in Wakanda, Shuri’s design reflects this important transition.
Sleek, athletic lines emphasize a sense of speed befitting an acrobatic fighter, while maintaining the primal wildness that defines the role. At the same time, subtle touches of Wakandan nobility are woven into the finer details of his suit, reflecting the weight of leadership he now carries.
In combat, Black Panther excels with fast movements and long range using the Bashenga Spear. He has a high-speed mobility skill called Bast’s Blessing, which allows him to run in multiple directions. Bast’s Blessing uses a special meter, but can be canceled from normal attacks and skills, allowing for varied and flexible combos and mix-ups.
Dominate mid-range combat with precise spear attacks, then close the distance with lightning-fast movements to overwhelm your opponent at close range.
A new threat is revealed: The Champions
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The latest trailer also introduces a new character: The Champion.
One of the Elders of the Universe, Champion has existed since the birth of the universe and traveled the cosmos alongside his right-hand man, the Promoter. A cosmic conqueror obsessed with hand-to-hand combat, he travels from planet to planet in search of a worthy opponent.
Those who fail to satisfy their thirst for battle face the ultimate consequence: the destruction of their entire world.
And now, the next target has been chosen: Earth.
Under the direction of the Promoter, a “Challenge of Champions” tournament has been announced. Teams of four will battle through the qualifiers, earning the right to face the Champions themselves. But is this scary game more than just a sport?
The Fighting Avengers entered the tournament as one of the main competitors. More details about Champions will be revealed soon!
What is next?
Did you enjoy the live demo at EVO Japan? Thank you so much for all your feedback! We really appreciate it and it has helped shape development.
Next, we’ll bring the latest playable build to:
- Combo Breaker 2026, starting May 22 in Chicago, Illinois
- Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, starting May 29 in Hong Kong
This build will include the newly announced Black Panther and Wakanda stages, for a total of 13 playable characters and five stages. If you attend one of these events, be sure to stop by and try it for yourself!
Development is in its final stages, and the entire team is working hard every day to deliver the best experience at launch.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support! We’ll have more news to share soon!
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