Phoenix Cyclops arrives in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls on November 2, 2026, per the PlayStation Blog. He's the first DLC character in the game's Year 1 Pass.
How he plays
Ray Chase voices him. His kit mixes Optic Blast attacks with Phoenix Force power. Collect four Solar Shards and he can transform into Dark Phoenix, which boosts his power for a limited time but drains health. Classic and Legacy costumes launch with him. Risk-reward character, built for people who like to gamble in a fighting game.
Try it first
PS Plus members can play a 3-hour Game Trial that started October 7. The game's first PlayStation Store sale also began that day, with the Ultimate Edition discounted. The post didn't list a price for Phoenix Cyclops or the Year 1 Pass, so check the store. He's also playable at EVO France, October 9 to 11.
The take
Fighting game DLC is where the genre keeps its lights on, and a transforming character with a self-damage mechanic is a smart first swing. Whether he's strong or just flashy comes down to patch notes and the first week of ranked. If you're on the fence about the game, use the trial.
Unverified
No price for the character or Year 1 Pass in the source post. Platform is PS5 per the post's tagging.