Arc System Works has revealed Phoenix Cyclops, the first DLC character coming to MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Additionally, the opening sequence and new costumes for the game have also been revealed.
Phoenix Cyclops is an obscure variant of Cyclops, first seen during the Avengers vs X-Men comic run. The character wields the Phoenix Force alongside Emma Frost, Colossus, and Magik, and uses it to ensure the future of mutantkind by any means necessary. Ray Chase, who portrays the character in X-Men ’97 and Marvel Rivals, will voice the character. Check out the first teaser trailer for Phoenix Cyclops, releasing for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls in fall 2026, below:
Additionally, in a PlayStation Blog post, Arc System Works revealed two new costumes, both of which for Wolverine, that will be available in Fighting Souls. One is directly based on his appearance in Marvel’s Wolverine, while another is created by Insomniac Games exclusively for the fighting game. Arc System Works also notes that it has “placed a much greater emphasis on costume development as one of the ways players can enjoy their favorite characters in new ways. We have plans to continue adding a variety of costumes in the future, so please look forward to what’s ahead.” Check out the newly revealed costumes below:
Finally, the opening sequence for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls has also released. It is produced by renowned Japanese animation studio Sanzigen and directed by Daisuke Suzuki. The original theme song, “Stronger as One,” features vocalists Keiko Terada (SHOW-YA) and mayu (NEMOPHILA). Kanata Okajima created the lyrics, while MEG (MEGMETAL) composed and arranged the track. The animation is directly inspired by anime from the early 2000s. Check it out below:
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls will release for PlayStation 5 and PC on August 6. The launch roster includes Peni Parker, Storm, Magik, Danger, Wolverine, Captain America (Steve Rogers), Doctor Doom, Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes), Iron Man, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Black Panther (Shuri), Hulk, Star-Lord, Green Goblin, Carnage, Blade, Loki, and Deadpool. 20 characters will be available at launch.
