MARVEL Tōkon Fighting Souls DLC & Year 1 Pass
Four fighters and a stage beyond the 20-character launch roster — starting with Phoenix Cyclops.
Launch is not the end of the roster story. MARVEL Tōkon Fighting Souls ships with 20 fighters and a Year 1 Characters and Stage Pass: four characters + one stage, with remaining pass content expected by December 31, 2027 (poses can unlock earlier per edition notes).
Confirmed first Year 1 fighter — Phoenix Cyclops
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, producer Takeshi Yamanaka confirmed Phoenix Cyclops (English VA: Ray Chase) as the first Year 1 DLC character, targeted for fall 2026. The design draws from the Phoenix Five look in Avengers vs. X-Men, mixing Optic Blasts, close-range tools, and Phoenix Force fantasy.
Deep dive: Phoenix Cyclops. Watch the official announce trailer embedded on this page.
How to get Year 1 content
- Buy Digital Deluxe or Ultimate (Editions)
- Or purchase the pass / individual DLC later if sold separately on storefronts
Other Year 1 seats
Three more fighters and one stage remain unannounced as of the SDCC reveal. Do not invent roadmaps — track Updates and Official Links when Arc Sys / PlayStation date the rest.
Costumes and free drops
Year 1 is not only fighters. SDCC also highlighted costume investment, including an Insomniac Games collaboration: Wolverine Battle Reborn Suit planned as a free download starting September 1, plus Ultimate Edition costumes such as Spider-Man Advanced Suit 2.0 inspiration. Presentation pages: Opening Movie.
How DLC should change your preparation
Do not delay learning the base cast. Master Systems and a Beginner Team now. When DLC lands, slot newcomers into Team Builder as flex seats first.
Competitive impact (expected pattern)
New characters shake Tier Lists for a few weeks, then settle. Assist quality often matters as much as solo strength in tag games.
Year 1 is dessert. The base roster is dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions players ask most.
How many DLC characters are in Year 1?
Four characters plus one stage are included in the Year 1 pass plan.
Who is the first Year 1 DLC character?
Phoenix Cyclops, confirmed at SDCC 2026 for a fall 2026 release.
Do I need Deluxe on day one?
No. Buy Standard if unsure; upgrade paths depend on storefronts.
Will DLC be on both PS5 and PC?
Expect parity across the cross-play platforms unless official notes say otherwise.