MARVEL Tōkon Fighting Souls DLC & Year 1 Pass
Four fighters and a stage beyond the 20-character launch roster — with Steam-confirmed release windows.
Launch is not the end of the roster story. MARVEL Tōkon Fighting Souls shipped with 20 base fighters (plus unlockable The Champion) and a Year 1 Characters and Stage Pass: four characters + one stage, with remaining pass content expected by December 31, 2027.
The Steam pass listing now publishes release windows — plan lab time around them instead of guessing monthly drops.
Year 1 release windows (Steam pass)
| Content | Window |
|---|---|
| Fighter 1 — Phoenix Cyclops | October–December 2026 |
| Fighter 2 — TBA | January–March 2027 |
| New stage + Fighter 3 — TBA | April–June 2027 |
| Fighter 4 — TBA | July–September 2027 |
Expect roughly a three-month gap between fighters — closer to Street Fighter 6 pacing than a rapid monthly drip. Costume drops can still land between fighter windows (see free Wolverine Battle Reborn Suit targeting September 1).
Confirmed first Year 1 fighter — Phoenix Cyclops
Producer Takeshi Yamanaka confirmed Phoenix Cyclops (English VA: Ray Chase) as Year 1 DLC #1. 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 on storefronts
Other Year 1 seats
Fighters 2–4 and the new stage remain unannounced beyond windows. 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. Track numbered palettes on Costume Colors and themed outfits on Costumes. Presentation vibe: 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 Characters and Stage Pass.
When does Phoenix Cyclops release?
Steam pass windows list Phoenix Cyclops for October–December 2026.
When do the other Year 1 fighters arrive?
Fighter 2: Jan–Mar 2027; stage + Fighter 3: Apr–Jun 2027; Fighter 4: Jul–Sep 2027.
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.