Sony Interactive Entertainment is giving fans an early Evo gift with a first look at the company’s first fight stick, the FlexStrike. The arcade stick-like controller, previously known as Project Defiant, had been attached to the upcoming 4v4 fighting game, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and was previously teased during Sony’s June 2025 State of Play.
Now, more details have emerged regarding the fight stick, with Sony providing in-depth information about the controller’s specs and features, and offering a closer look at the sleek tech in a new video.
The FlexStrike will be compatible with the PlayStation 5 and PC via a wired connection or wirelessly using a PlayStation Link; the controller will boast low latency across both wireless and wired connections for seamless gameplay. And for those players looking to take the fight stick to a tournament (like Evo) or their friend’s house, Sony will sell a sling carry case designed specifically for the FlexStrike.
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Sony’s FlexStrike will be released sometime in 2026, which, interestingly enough, is the same year that Sony, Marvel Games, and Arc System Works’ Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is set to be released on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC.
But before then, players can catch a glimpse of the new fight stick at Evo 2025 in Las Vegas Aug. 1-3, where the controller will be displayed for the first time at the Fight Stick Museum and the Arc System Works booth.
Additionally, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will be playable to fans for the first time at the Arc System Works booth, making its Evo debut.
