Phoenix Cyclops confirmed as the first year 1 additional character
Producer Takeshi Yamanaka unveiled major updates for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls at San Diego Comic-Con, headlined by Phoenix Cyclops as the game's first Year 1 additional character. The Phoenix Five-inspired fighter brings cosmic abilities alongside classic combat skills, while a new anime-style opening and Insomniac Games costume collaborations sweeten the package ahead of the July 24 open beta.
A masked figure in red and black armor emits bright orange laser beams from their eyes, standing before a stone building with a wrought-iron fence.
I am Takeshi Yamanaka, producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. At San Diego Comic-Con, we hosted the panel MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls — Behind the Battle, where we shared several announcements and updates about the game. Here's a recap of those reveals.
Phoenix Cyclops confirmed as the first year 1 additional character
Phoenix Cyclops, voiced by Ray Chase, will be the first additional character joining MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls as part of Year 1 content.
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, this Cyclops also possesses the Phoenix Force. We'll have more to share about how these abilities are incorporated into his gameplay in future updates.
A high-octane anime opening
Our newly revealed opening movie combines the spirit of classic fighting game openings with the charm and energy of beloved anime openings from the early 2000s.
The opening movie and cinematic sequences featured throughout Episode Mode were produced by Japanese animation studio Sanzigen. Like our team, Sanzigen continues to push the boundaries of high-quality 2.5D expression, and they did a remarkable job bringing the world of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls to life.
The opening theme song features two iconic Japanese rock vocalists: Keiko Terada of SHOW-YA and mayu of NEMOPHILA. Their powerful dual vocals bring energy and excitement to the game. Lyrics were written by Kanata Okajima, while composition and arrangement were handled by MEG (MEGMETAL). The opening animation was directed by Daisuke Suzuki of Sanzigen. As a passionate Marvel fan himself, Suzuki's enthusiasm can be felt throughout the production.
Insomniac Games Collaboration Costumes
Through our collaboration with Insomniac Games, we're bringing costumes inspired by the worlds of Wolverine to MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Wolverine Battle Reborn Suit will be available starting September 1st, and all players will be able to download it at no additional cost.
During development, we visited Insomniac Games' studio and shared an in-development version of the game with their team. Their valuable feedback and advice were a tremendous source of encouragement throughout development.
As previously announced, the Ultimate Edition also includes a costume inspired by the Advanced Suit 2.0 featured in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
Historically, alternate costumes have been relatively limited in Arc System Works titles. With MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, however, we've placed a much greater emphasis on costume development as one of the ways players can enjoy their favorite characters in new ways. We have plans to continue adding a variety of costumes in the future.
Join our Open Beta on July 24
Launch is now just around the corner. The MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Open Beta takes place from July 24 through July 26.
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Dates
July 24 through July 26
Platforms
PlayStation 5 consoles and PC
Roster
16 characters (including Green Goblin)
The Open Beta will be available to everyone on PlayStation 5 consoles and PC.* While we originally planned for the Open Beta roster to include 15 characters, we've decided to make Green Goblin playable as well. This is your opportunity to experience our team-based battles firsthand with a diverse roster of heroes and villains.
This will be your final opportunity to play the game for free before launch, so if you're considering picking up MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, we encourage you not to miss this chance.
As we count down to launch, we'll also be sharing special countdown illustrations created by members of the development team and an exciting lineup of Marvel guest artists. For us, launch day is not the finish line—it's the starting point. Following release, we're planning a variety of updates, including new characters, new stages, and more.
Thank you for supporting MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and we look forward to seeing you in the fight.
Takeshi Yamanaka, producer of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
*Account for PlayStation and internet connection required to participate in Open Beta.
