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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls to add Jane Foster's Thor, Venom and Jubilee - following Phoenix Cyclops - in its Year One DLC pass
Arc System Works has revealed the full roster for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls' Year One DLC pass, featuring Jane Foster's Thor, Venom, and Jubilee. These characters will join Phoenix Cyclops, who was previously announced. The DLC characters are scheduled for release throughout Summer 2027.
Phoenix Cyclops Leads Marvel Tōkon’s First-Year Support Plan
Arc System Works has revealed the Year One DLC roadmap for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, with Phoenix Cyclops launching on November 2. The plan includes Thor (Jane Foster), Venom, and Jubilee releasing in seasonal windows through summer 2027. The characters and a new Klyntar stage will be available individually or as part of the Year One Characters & Stage Pass.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls reveals its Year 1 DLC roster, starting with Phoenix Cyclops on 2nd November
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has revealed its Year 1 DLC character lineup, starting with Phoenix Cyclops on November 2nd. The roster also includes Thor (Jane Foster), Venom, and Jubilee, with Arc System Works collaborating with Marvel artist Peach Momoko for character artwork. Producer Takeshi Yamanaka explained the choice of Phoenix Cyclops for his unique visuals and fighting style, justifying his release as post-launch DLC.
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls – Phoenix Cyclops Gameplay Reveal Trailer
A gameplay reveal trailer showcases Phoenix Cyclops for MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, highlighting his Optic Blasts and Phoenix powers. The character will join the game on November 2. MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls is currently available on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Marvel Tokon Devs Reflect On Its Troubles And Hope Players Give It Another Shot
Arc System Works developers and Marvel Games representatives reflect on the troubled launch of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, particularly the performance issues on PC. They apologize for the inconvenience and highlight the multiple updates released to improve the game, expressing optimism for its future with upcoming DLC like Phoenix Cyclops and continued support.
Blade and Magik lead as Marvel Tōkon's most popular characters during its beta
During the beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Blade and Magik emerged as the most popular characters, tied for the top spot, followed by Iron Man, Magneto, and Black Panther. Data from high-tier matches revealed Magik as the leading leader character, while Iron Man was the most used assist character. Despite some performance issues on PC and PlayStation Network outages, the beta provided insights into character preferences ahead of the full release.
Something for the Weekend – 25/07/26
This week's gaming news includes the release date announcement for God of War Laufey, a delay for Tomb Raider Catalyst, and Xbox testing advert-supported game streaming. New titles like Wreckreation 2 and Modern Warfare 4 were also revealed, alongside reviews for Splatoon Raiders, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Phoenix Cyclops has been revealed as the first Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls DLC character
Arc System Works has revealed Phoenix Cyclops as the first DLC character for Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, based on the Cyclops variant from the Avengers vs X-Men comic run. The game will launch on August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC, though its availability on PC is restricted in 132 countries lacking PlayStation Network support. A gameplay trailer for Phoenix Cyclops is expected closer to release.
Thwack, the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta is underway, and, pow, Phoenix Cyclops is coming as a post-launch DLC fighter
The open beta for Arc System Works' Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is now live until July 27th, allowing players to try out 15 of the 20 launch fighters across six locations. Additionally, Phoenix Cyclops has been revealed as the first post-launch DLC character, set to arrive in autumn with a new stage, inspired by his Phoenix Five incarnation.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ First DLC Fighter is Phoenix Cyclops in Fall 2026
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls will receive its first Year 1 Pass DLC fighter, Phoenix Cyclops, in Fall 2026. This character, originating from the Avengers vs X-Men comic event, will be available for Year 1 Characters and Stage Pass holders. The game is set to launch on August 6th for PlayStation 5 and PC.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls reveals Phoenix Cyclops as first DLC fighter
Arc System Works announced that Phoenix Cyclops will be the first DLC fighter for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, launching this fall. This version of Cyclops, originating from the Avengers vs. X-Men comic series, will utilize abilities granted by the Phoenix Force. The game is set to release on August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC, with an open beta scheduled for July 24-26.
