After his addition in Marvel Rivals, Cyclops has been announced as the first Year 1 Pass DLC fighter in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. But this isn’t just the usual Scott Summers – it’s Phoenix Cyclops, who wields an unrelenting amount of power.
Even with Sentinels closing in, Storm is wary about accepting his help, noting that he’ll reduce everything “to ash.” Summers responds that he can control it, which is good. Before adding that he’ll save all of Mutantkind, which is noble, and finishing off with “The New Age of the Phoenix begins now!” for maximum concern.
For those unaware, Phoenix Cyclops is from the Avengers vs X-Men crossover event, after the Phoenix Force is split between him and four other individuals (including Magik). Despite their overwhelming power and benevolence, they would eventually butt heads with the Avengers again, drawing out a new conflict that even Professor Xavier warned against.
How will that turn out in the Tōkon universe, especially with the heroes needing everyone they can get to defeat the Champion? We’ll find out when Phoenix Cyclops lands in Fall 2026 for Year 1 Characters and Stage Pass holders. Three other characters have yet to be revealed, but we’ll likely hear more after Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches on August 6th for PS5 and PC. In the meantime, check out the slick animated opening here.
