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Marvel Tokon’s First DLC Character Has Been Revealed, Launching This Fall
Sony and Arc System Works have announced Phoenix Cyclops as the first post-launch DLC fighter for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Due in autumn 2026, the character is based on Cyclops’s Phoenix Five incarnation and adds a cosmic-powered variation of the X-Men leader to the game’s roster.
Phoenix Cyclops will be voiced by Ray Chase and is expected to use Optic Blasts, close-combat skills and Phoenix Force abilities, although gameplay details have not yet been revealed. He is the first of four planned Year 1 DLC characters; access requires the Year 1 Characters and Stage Pass, included with the Digital Deluxe and Ultimate editions and likely to be sold separately after the game launches next month.
In short
- Phoenix Cyclops joins Marvel Tōkon in autumn 2026.
- He is the first of four Year 1 DLC fighters.
- The character is based on the Phoenix Five version.
Explained simply
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a new fighting game developed by Arc System Works, a Japanese studio known for action-focused combat mechanics, and published by Sony. The game brings together characters from Marvel's vast roster, allowing players to battle as their favourite superheroes. It launches next month and has already generated interest among fighting game fans.
In fighting games, developers typically release new characters after launch to keep the game fresh and give players reasons to continue playing. These additional characters, known as DLC (downloadable content), become available alongside regular balance updates and patches. Adding popular characters like Cyclops, particularly in one of his most powerful forms as part of the Phoenix Five, is a major selling point for the game's post-launch period.
Access to new DLC characters usually requires a separate purchase, often bundled into seasonal passes. Marvel Tōkon offers a Year 1 Characters and Stage Pass that grants access to four planned DLC fighters across the year, with Phoenix Cyclops being the first. The pass comes included with the more expensive Digital Deluxe and Ultimate editions, though it will likely be available for individual purchase after the game's release.
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