MARVEL Tōkon confirms Phoenix Cyclops as its first DLC fighter, giving players a unique take on one of Marvel’s most iconic X-Men.
The announcement was made at San Diego Comic-Con. Phoenix Cyclops will be the first character in the game’s Year One DLC drop. The trailer also teased three other playable characters and an additional stage, with the first DLC drop coming in Fall 2026.
The PlayStation blog post about the announcement explains that this iteration of Cyclops comes from his Phoenix 5 Incarnation in the 2012 Avengers versus X-Men story arc.
Cyclops is one of Marvel’s most iconic X-Men leaders. In MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, however, this version of Cyclops draws inspiration from his Phoenix Five incarnation from Avengers vs. X-Men, sporting a bold new look infused with the fiery cosmic power of the Phoenix Force. In addition to powerful Optic Blasts and exceptional hand-to-hand combat abilities that define the character, this Cyclops also possesses the Phoenix Force, so expect Scott Summers to bring the heat! We’ll have more to share about how these abilities are incorporated into his gameplay, so please stay tuned for future updates on his fighting style.
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The PlayStation blog post also reveals that ARC System Works has been collaborating with Insomniac Games, and that costumes inspired by the upcoming Wolverine game will be brought to the forthcoming fighter.
Wolverine’s Battle Reborn Suit will be available starting September 1st, and all players will be able to download it at no additional cost. The upcoming Wolverine game releases on September 15.
Additionally, they say that there has been a greater emphasis on costume development in this game than in other games from the developer. This is so players can enjoy their favorite characters in a variety of ways.
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