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PlayStation has opened the open beta for *MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls* from July 24 to 26, available on PlayStation 5 consoles and PC. The event is designed to welcome players of all experience levels, particularly newcomers to fighting games or the Marvel universe. The beta provides hands-on access to the game’s mechanics, allowing participants to explore characters, controls, and team strategies before the full release. Sony Interactive Entertainment stated the beta serves as a practical introduction to the game’s core systems.

The guide recommends beginners select characters with higher ease-of-use ratings, such as Captain America, Ms. Marvel, Wolverine, Iron Man, and Spider-Man. More complex characters like Storm and Danger are suggested for players seeking advanced playstyles. The game emphasizes building a team around personal preferences, combining close-range and long-range specialists for balanced combat. Sony’s guide advises starting with a favorite hero and expanding the roster gradually to maintain consistency in playstyle.

Startup Battle mode offers step-by-step tutorials using Captain America to teach fundamental mechanics, including basic attacks, combos, and team-based actions. The mode is divided into Basics, covering individual character actions, and Assemble, introducing team mechanics. Players familiar with fighting games can skip Basics and proceed directly to Assemble. The tutorials provide practical experience with Light, Medium, and Heavy attacks, as well as skills and character-specific moves.

The Link Attack system simplifies combo execution for beginners by repeating the same attack button, enabling straightforward sequences like L → L → L → L for skills or H → H → H for Ultimate Skills. Defensive techniques such as Guard, Assemble Counter, and Crossover are introduced to help players block and counter effectively. Assist mechanics allow calling teammates for attacks or switching characters mid-match, with options to rotate through the team fluidly. Sony’s guide encourages practicing these systems in Startup Battle to build confidence before competitive play.