{
  "id": 550006,
  "title": "Marvel Tōkon's dire PC performance improved massively by new patch, drastically reducing CPU use and stutters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/marvel-tokons-dire-pc-performance-improved-massively-by-new-patch",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T09:20:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-new-patch-fixes-pc-problems"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marvel's Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a newly released fighting game, has faced performance issues on PC since its initial launch. Players on the PC platform have experienced micro-stutters, high CPU usage, and frame-rate drops compared to console players. The developers have responded with a new patch that addresses these problems, significantly reducing CPU use and eliminating stutters, according to player reports.\n\nThe patch tackles the performance issues by addressing periodic audio processing and unnecessary checks of audio devices. In addition to these performance improvements, the developers have also fixed bugs, such as the game's customization settings resetting to default upon restarting, and the online lobby button input now displaying properly.\n\nWhile some players have reported improved performance, others have noted that the netcode is still not as smooth as in other games. However, the overall reception of the patch has been positive, with many players praising the rapid turnaround and improved gameplay experience on PC. A Steam reviewer named Rayden Belmont even changed their rating of the game from mixed to Recommended after experiencing the performance improvements through the patch.",
  "summary": "Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has struggled with some serious technical problems on PC ever since its release last week, resulting in a disparity between console owners and desktop diehards. Thankfully, a new patch seems to have swooped in to the rescue. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "New patch improves Marvel Tōkon's PC performance significantly",
    "Reduces CPU usage and eliminates stutters, according to players",
    "Addresses audio processing, unnecessary checks, and game bugs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The new patch for Marvel's Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PC marks a significant turnaround in the game's performance, addressing key issues and improving the overall gameplay experience for players.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}