Hi there everybody! I’m Takeshi Yamanaka, Producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Preventing Souls. At present at EVO Japan 2026 in Tokyo, we revealed our third staff to affix the Problem of the Champion: Preventing Avengers. Remember to take a look at the brand new staff reveal trailer beneath!
A brand new staff joins the battle: Preventing Avengers
Becoming a member of the beforehand introduced 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 the brand-new staff: the Preventing Avengers.
Led by Captain America, this newly fashioned Avengers squad comes collectively to confront a brand new risk dealing with Earth. As heroes watched carefully—and admired tremendously—by folks world wide, we hope you’re wanting ahead to seeing how they rise to the problem in Episode Mode.
New stage revealed: Wakanda
We’re additionally excited to announce a brand-new stage: Wakanda.
Wakanda is a nation situated in Africa, blessed with wealthy pure landscapes whereas additionally standing as a world chief in superior scientific expertise. Historically protected by its king, the Black Panther, Wakanda is now dominated by the younger Black Panther, Shuri, who has taken on the mantle to defend her folks.
New playable character: Hulk
A inexperienced goliath whose energy grows along with his rage, Hulk as soon as fought alongside the Avengers to save lots of the world. Nonetheless, in MARVEL Tōkon: Preventing Souls, his overwhelming energy and instability lead the federal government, S.H.I.E.L.D., and even his fellow teammates Captain America and Iron Man, to exile him to the Savage Land.
There, Hulk lives a quiet life, surrounded by nature and animals, however his mistrust of the Avengers has but to fade.
Throughout growth, Hulk’s backstory was established early on. Whereas staying true to the core design idea of an enormous, gamma-radiated powerhouse, parts impressed by this narrative had been integrated into his design. Hulk adorns himself with dinosaur bone armor toreinforce his feral, untamed preventing fashion and spotlight his uncooked energy.
Hulk can overpower opponents at any vary with sheer power. Channeling his anger builds his distinctive Gamma Gauge. When it reaches most, Hulk enters Gamma Rage which considerably boosts his energy and velocity.
Construct up the Gamma Gauge and unleash devastating one-shot assaults at simply the suitable second to deal huge harm.
New playable character: Black Panther
Ruler of the nice African nation of Wakanda, Shuri protects her nation because the Black Panther.
Having solely just lately inherited the mantle, she struggles with doubts about whether or not she is actually prepared for the function.
As a brand new risk approaches, Shuri should make crucial choices, not solely as a warrior, however as a queen who should stability custom and progress.
Once we determined to incorporate her within the roster, her character backstory was mentioned and established early on. Having solely just lately taken up the mantle of Black Panther alongside her current function of Wakanda’s chief scientist, Shuri’s design displays this vital transition.
Glossy, athletic traces emphasize a way of velocity befitting an acrobatic fighter, whereas preserving the primal wildness that defines the function. On the identical time, refined touches of Wakandan royalty are woven into the finer particulars of her go well with, reflecting the load of management she now carries.
In fight, Black Panther excels with swift motion and lengthy attain utilizing the Spear of Bashenga. She possesses a high-speed mobility talent referred to as Bast’s Blessing, permitting her to sprint in a number of instructions. Bast’s Blessing consumes a devoted gauge, however it may be canceled from regular assaults and abilities, enabling diverse and versatile combos and mixups.
Dominate mid-range battles with exact spear assaults, then shut the gap with lightning-fast motion to overwhelm opponents up shut.
New risk revealed: The Champion
The most recent trailer additionally launched a brand new character: The Champion.
One of many Elders of the Universe, Champion has existed because the start of the universe and travels the cosmos alongside his right-hand showwoman, Promoter. A cosmic conqueror obsessive about hand-to-hand fight, he journeys from planet to planet seeking worthy opponents.
Those that fail to fulfill his thirst for battle face the last word consequence: the destruction of their complete world.
And now, his subsequent goal has been chosen: Earth.
Underneath Promoter’s path, the “Problem of the Champion” match has been introduced. Groups of 4 will battle by qualifiers, incomes the suitable to face Champion himself. However is there extra to this sinister sport than simply sport?
The Preventing Avengers enter the match as certainly one of its main contenders. Extra particulars about Champion will probably be revealed quickly!
What’s subsequent?
Did you benefit from the hands-on demo at EVO Japan? Thanks a lot for all of your suggestions! We actually recognize it and it’s already serving to form growth.
Subsequent up, we’ll be bringing the most recent playable construct to:
- Combo Breaker 2026, beginning Could 22 in Chicago, Illinois
- Hong Kong Comedian Con 2026, beginning Could 29 in Hong Kong
The construct will embody the newly introduced Black Panther and the Wakanda stage, for a complete of 13 playable characters and 5 levels. In the event you’re attending both occasion, make sure to cease by and take a look at it for your self!
Improvement is coming into its closing levels, and your entire staff is working arduous every single day to ship the absolute best expertise at launch.
Thanks, as at all times, to your continued assist! We’ll have extra information to share quickly!
