Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls used its San Diego Comic-Con spotlight to look past its own launch. Developer Arc System Works revealed on July 23, 2026 that Phoenix Cyclops will be the tag fighter's first Year 1 DLC character, arriving after the base game's August 6 debut on PS5 and PC.
Straight Out of Avengers vs. X-Men
This isn't the Cyclops most players know. The design draws directly from the Phoenix Five storyline in Avengers vs. X-Men, fusing Scott Summers' signature Optic Blasts and sharp hand-to-hand combat with the cosmic power of the Phoenix Force itself. Producer Takeshi Yamanaka confirmed the pick directly: "Phoenix Cyclops (voiced by Ray Chase), will be the first additional character joining MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls as part of Year 1 content." Chase already voices the character across X-Men '97, Marvel Rivals, and Marvel Cosmic Invasion, giving the reveal a consistent through-line for fans tracking the actor's growing Marvel resume.
Part of a Bigger Year 1 Pack
Phoenix Cyclops is confirmed as the first of four characters planned for the Year 1 DLC pack, which is also set to include a new stage and a fresh set of result-screen victory poses. Arc System Works hasn't detailed his specific move set yet, promising more gameplay specifics in a future update - for now, the studio is simply teasing that he'll "bring the heat."
An Open Beta Is Live Right Now
Comic-Con weekend wasn't just about the DLC. Arc System Works also confirmed an open beta running July 24-26, 2026 on both PS5 and PC - meaning it's playable this exact weekend for anyone who wants a hands-on look before launch. Sweetening the pot further, Sony confirmed a free Wolverine Battle Reborn suit will be available starting September 1.
Why It Matters
Announcing your first DLC character and a genuinely novel take on an established hero two weeks before launch is a confident move, and it signals Arc System Works is treating Tokon as a long-term platform rather than a one-and-done release. For a fighting game genre where post-launch character support increasingly decides whether a title sticks around, leading with a Phoenix Force-powered Cyclops - and a playable beta the same weekend - is a strong opening argument.
