Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Director Apologizes for Rough PC Launch and Outlines Upcoming Balance Changes

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls director Kazuto Sekine has apologized for the game's rough launch on PC and outlined upcoming balance adjustments based on the development team's findings. In a statement posted on September 14, Sekine expressed disappointment in the launch issues that even major fighting game streamer Maximilian Dood faced during a live broadcast.

Sekine began by acknowledging the positive reception of the game, praising players for their enjoyment and inspiration to keep playing. However, he regretted the launch stability issues on PC, assuring players he was sorry for the frustration caused. The team is actively working to improve the PC version and ensure maximum enjoyment.

Sekine highlighted specific areas for improvement, including adjusting input responses to correct attacks from aerial dashes and Free Flight. He mentioned that they plan to modify input windows for a smoother and more responsive gameplay experience. Additionally, they aim to change how inputs are handled so that actions are performed even when the button is not held, addressing concerns of overly-frequent assists and tags.

The team revealed that the game's current rushing playstyle has exceeded expectations, leading to increased concerns from the community. To address this, they are working on increasing cooldown times for certain assists and switches, allowing more neutral play while maintaining rushdown capabilities. Changes to overall character balance will be minimal, as the team believes it's too early to modify character traits.

Sekine emphasized that it's still too early to make sweeping changes and that the team is in a "discovery phase." He thanked the passionate and patient player base for their continued support and promised updates to address these issues as soon as possible.