PlayStation Plus subscribers can claim free DLC for major AAA Marvel title

PlayStation Plus subscribers can claim exclusive free DLC for 2026's PS5 console-exclusive AAA fighting game Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. So, if you're a fan of Marvel's superheroes and villains, this is one freebie you won't want to miss.

Developed by Arc System Works, the studio behind the long-running Guilty Gear series, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls features popular characters such as Spider-Man, Deadpool, Wolverine, Iron Man and Doctor Doom. What's more, the free PlayStation Plus Pack 2 includes alternative colours for the entire 20-character base roster, as well as Phoenix Cyclops.

“Personalise your profile with the Old School Colour variant for every hero in the 20-character base roster and Phoenix Cyclops!” reads the PlayStation Store description. These nostalgic colour variants also apply to the characters' chibi versions. Granted, they're purely cosmetic changes rather than new features, but they're still a nice little bonus for players who enjoy customising their favourite fighters.

How to claim the free Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls DLC with PS Plus

It's easy to claim the free Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls PlayStation Plus Pack 2. Simply head to the PlayStation Plus Exclusive Packs section of the PlayStation Store, which can be accessed through your PS5 console, the PlayStation Store website or the official PlayStation App. Just make sure you're signed in with an active subscription.

The DLC is available to claim right now, although you'll need to own the base game to use it. While the PlayStation Store listing doesn't mention an expiry date, that doesn't necessarily mean the offer will be available forever. So, you might want to claim it sooner rather than later to avoid missing out.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls PlayStation Plus Pack 2, SIE

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Another bonus worth mentioning is that you can keep the DLC even if your PlayStation Plus subscription later expires, provided you've claimed it while your membership is active.

Was Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls well received by fans and critics?

The short answer is yes, although there's more than one side to that story.

On the review aggregator Metacritic, the game has a critic score of 85 and a user score of 7.7. Meanwhile, 94 percent of critics recommend it on OpenCritic, and it has an impressive 4.73/5 rating on the PlayStation Store and 4.5/5 on the Epic Games Store. However, it's a slightly different story on Steam, where the game currently has a “Mixed” user review rating.

Judging by its overall reception, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has been widely praised for its fast-paced, flashy combat and accessible gameplay mechanics that cater to players of all skill levels.

Unfortunately, the game has also faced criticism, particularly on PC, for its optimisation issues and unreliable matchmaking. This could help explain its “Mixed” rating on Steam, although it's interesting that the Epic Games Store version appears to have been received more favourably.

So, while Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls certainly has its fans, it's clear that not everyone has been completely won over by Marvel's latest fighting game.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is available on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, with crossplay supported across all three platforms.