The open beta weekend for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls saw significant player engagement, with dedicated participants gathering data on character popularity. Analysis of players at Vibranium rank and above, the second-highest tier in the beta, indicates that Magik was the most frequently used character. Blade followed in popularity, with Magneto and Spider-Man rounding out the top four.
Magik also proved to be the most popular choice for the lead position in teams, meaning the character players started matches with. Black Panther secured the third spot in this metric, while Spider-Man and Blade again appeared in the second and fourth positions respectively.
Conversely, Danger was the least popular character among the analyzed players, followed by Ms. Marvel and Captain America. The latter's low ranking is particularly noteworthy, as Captain America serves as the game's tutorial character and is designed as a versatile fighter.
The beta weekend was not without its technical challenges. PC players encountered gameplay and performance issues, for which Arc System Works issued an apology. Additionally, PlayStation users experienced disruptions due to a PlayStation Network outage that impacted online play.
Magik's status as the most popular character is an unexpected result, given her relative obscurity among casual Marvel fans compared to more prominent figures like Iron Man or Captain America. Her success in the beta suggests a strong appeal among those familiar with the character, bolstered by her distinctive design and prominent use of a large sword.