"Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Souls" revealed more first-year DLC characters and their release windows at EVO France 2026. Phoenix Cyclops is expected to launch within a month after the event, while Jane Foster Thor, Venom, and Jubilee are scheduled to join in 2027.
Developer Arc System Works showcased gameplay footage of Phoenix Cyclops. Venom's arrival will also bring the Klyntar stage.
The base game organizes characters by teams from the story, while the first-year DLC characters announced so far are presented as standalone fighters. Phoenix Cyclops does not lead the themed team some players had speculated about. DLC characters can be purchased individually, and players who buy specific editions will also receive the first-year character pass.
This lineup has sparked varied discussions: some players are excited about the addition of Venom and Jubilee, while others would have preferred the classic Cyclops or a different Thor. Some comic readers hoped for more cosmic characters or members of the Fantastic Four; the gameplay demonstration of Phoenix Cyclops also changed the minds of some initially skeptical players.