Arc System Works has revealed four fighters for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls’ first year of DLC: Phoenix Cyclops, Jane Foster’s Thor, Venom and Jubilee. Phoenix Cyclops is first, followed by seasonal release windows for the other three stretching through summer 2027, according to Insider Gaming and IGN.
Marvel Tōkon Year 1 DLC Roadmap
Arc System Works announced the lineup on social media, with character artwork by Marvel artist Peach Momoko. The rollout gives players a clear sequence, though only the first fighter has a specific date in the reporting, and that date is inconsistent within Insider Gaming’s story.
| Fighter | Announced release |
|---|---|
| Phoenix Cyclops | November 2, 2026, reported in the article text; October 12 also appears in its embedded social post |
| Thor (Jane Foster) | Winter 2027 |
| Venom | Spring 2027 |
| Jubilee | Summer 2027 |
The date discrepancy is worth flagging: Insider Gaming’s article text gives November 2, and Kotaku also reports that date, while the social post embedded in Insider Gaming’s story says Phoenix Cyclops is coming October 12. The sources provided do not resolve the conflict, so November 2 is the date reported in the article text and by Kotaku, rather than an unambiguous confirmation.
Phoenix Cyclops Leads the First DLC Drop
Phoenix Cyclops combines the X-Men leader’s Optic Blasts with Phoenix-themed visuals and Dark Phoenix gameplay. A more traditional Cyclops costume will also be available as an alternative, according to Insider Gaming.
Producer Takeshi Yamanaka explained that the team wanted this version to stand apart from Cyclops’ earlier appearances in fighting games. Insider Gaming reports that the narrative team proposed the Phoenix interpretation, and the developers chose to keep working on the character as DLC so they could develop a fresher take.
Jane Foster’s Thor, Venom and Jubilee
Jane Foster is the game’s version of Thor and the second fighter in the announced lineup. Her winter 2027 window has no exact date; the reveal trailer shows her with Mjolnir, while Loki calls her an imposter.
Venom is scheduled for spring 2027, with Jubilee following in summer. The announcements establish their places in the release order, but the primary reporting does not detail their movesets or other gameplay specifics, so players will have to wait for more information about how either fighter will play.
What’s Next
The next milestone is Phoenix Cyclops’ launch, with November 2 reported in the article text and by Kotaku, but October 12 also appearing in the embedded post. After that, the announced schedule moves to Jane Foster’s Thor in winter, Venom in spring and Jubilee in summer 2027; exact dates for those three have not been provided.
