Fighting Souls Reveals First Year 1 DLC Character, Opening Movie Released
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Key Points:
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls revealed its first Year 1 DLC character, Phoenix Cyclops, during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, with Ray Chase providing the voice acting.
- Phoenix Cyclops, inspired by his Phoenix Five incarnation from Avengers vs. X-Men, wields the Phoenix Force and will be released in fall 2026 as the first of four DLC characters and one new stage.
- The game’s opening movie, created by Japanese studio Sanzigen and directed by Daisuke Suzuki, draws inspiration from classic fighting games and early 2000s anime, featuring the song "Stronger as One" available on streaming platforms starting 9pm PST tonight.
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is set to launch on PC and PlayStation 5 on August 6, 2026.
