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Arc System Works, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Marvel Games have confirmed Phoenix Cyclops as the first downloadable fighter for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, arriving in autumn 2026. Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con, the character is based on the Phoenix Force-powered Cyclops from the Phoenix Five storyline and will join the game after its August launch.
The developers also showed an anime-style opening film animated by Sanzigen Studio, with its theme song, “Stronger As One”, released on music platforms. The single-player story centres on five team captains opposing the Champion of the Universe, while the open beta will feature 16 of the 20 launch characters and modes including ranked and casual online matches, training, local versus, lobbies, tutorials and the first three story chapters.
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In short
- Phoenix Cyclops is Marvel Tokon’s first DLC fighter.
- The character arrives in autumn 2026.
- Marvel Tokon launches on 6 August.
How this story developed
- 4 months ago The game’s launch date was newly specified as 6 August for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC, with the Champion of the Universe confirmed as the story’s principal villain.
- 4 months ago Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls announced Phoenix Cyclops, a Phoenix Force-infused take on Cyclops, as its first post-launch downloadable fighter for autumn 2026, alongside details of its opening film, story and beta.
Explained simply
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a forthcoming fighting game based on Marvel comic-book characters. It uses four-person teams, with players switching between fighters during a match.
Arc System Works is a Japanese developer known for fast-paced, stylised fighting games, while Sony Interactive Entertainment is publishing the game for PlayStation. Marvel Games licenses and oversees the use of Marvel’s characters and settings.
Cyclops is a leading member of the X-Men whose eyes release powerful energy beams. The Phoenix Force is a cosmic power in Marvel stories, and a Phoenix-powered version of Cyclops represents a stronger alternate form of the character.
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Originally published by Polygon as “Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’ first DLC fighter revealed at Comic-Con”.