Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Year 1 DLC Roster Complete - Jane Foster Thor, Venom, and Jubilee Join the Fight

The Year 1 Pass puzzle for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is finally solved. After months of speculation that began with Phoenix Cyclops's San Diego Comic-Con reveal, the remaining three slots have been filled: Jane Foster as Thor, Venom, and Jubilee. The full picture now spans four characters, one stage, and a release calendar stretching from November 2026 through summer 2027.

For those who may not be following the game closely, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is Arc System Works' 4v4 tag-team fighter, launched August 6, 2026 on PS5 and PC with a 20-character base roster organized into five themed teams. This latest reveal closes out the Year 1 Characters and Stage Pass, which the official PlayStation storefront lists as containing exactly four characters and one post-launch stage. It should be noted upfront that the trio reveal comes via Game Informer reporting; official Marvel or PlayStation confirmation of these three specific characters was not yet located at the time of writing.

The Full Year 1 Pass, Assembled

The complete four-fighter lineup and release order now stands as follows: Phoenix Cyclops arrives November 2, 2026, voiced by Ray Chase; Jane Foster Thor follows in winter 2027; Venom lands in spring 2027; and Jubilee closes out the pass in summer 2027.

The math checks out against the official pass description. The Year 1 Characters and Stage Pass includes four characters and one post-launch stage. Cyclops, Jane Foster, Venom, and Jubilee account for the four fighters, while Klyntar, the symbiote homeworld, serves as the single stage. The pass is now fully accounted for.

• Phoenix Cyclops, November 2, 2026
• Jane Foster Thor, Winter 2027
• Venom, Spring 2027
• Jubilee, Summer 2027

Cyclops's details carry official weight, having been confirmed during the San Diego Comic-Con 2026 "Behind the Battle" panel. For players considering the Digital Deluxe or Ultimate Edition upgrade, those versions include the Year 1 Pass alongside a Howard the Duck lobby avatar and a Cosmo lobby pet.

Meet the New Challengers, Jane Foster, Venom, and Jubilee

Each of the three new fighters brings a distinct comic book pedigree to the roster.

Jane Foster first appeared in Journey into Mystery #84 in 1962, but her transformation into the Mighty Thor came decades later in Thor vol. 4 #1 (2014), written by Jason Aaron with art by Russell Dauterman. Her MCU recognition, courtesy of Natalie Portman's portrayal, makes her a recognizable figure to mainstream audiences. The critical distinction here is that Jane Foster is not a clone of Thor Odinson. She wields Mjolnir through a separate narrative legacy, and her fighting style will need to reflect that difference through unique animations, voice lines, and possibly even distinct mechanical properties tied to her mortal-turned-divine identity.

Venom presents a different kind of question. The symbiote debuted as an alien costume in Amazing Spider-Man #252 in 1984, with the full Venom character appearing in issue #300 in 1988. Over the decades, the symbiote has bonded with numerous hosts, most notably Eddie Brock and Flash Thompson. The host choice remains the critical unknown, and that decision will shape the character's moveset, voice performance, and overall presentation.

Jubilee, also known as Jubilation Lee, debuted in Uncanny X-Men #244 in 1989. A pyrotechnic-energy mutant closely associated with Wolverine, she represents a deeper cut from the X-Men roster. Her plasma powers offer obvious potential for a visually striking moveset in a tag-team fighter, with energy projection abilities that could open up unique assist opportunities.

One caveat worth flagging: "winter 2027" is the official release window for Jane Foster Thor. The January or February framing that has circulated is Game Informer's interpretation, not a confirmed date.

The Klyntar Stage, Venom's Symbiote Homeworld

Venom's release will include Klyntar, the alien homeworld of the symbiotes. This marks the only post-launch stage included in the Year 1 Pass, a structural detail worth highlighting. No other DLC fighter receives a dedicated arena.

For readers unfamiliar with symbiote lore, Klyntar is the planet from which the Venom symbiote and its kin originate. In Marvel Comics, it has been depicted as a living, organic world, often shrouded in darkness and characterized by alien, biomechanical aesthetics. Translating that into a fighting game stage could yield a visually distinct arena that stands apart from the game's existing five-team stage framework, which includes environments tied to the Fighting Avengers, Unbreakable X-Men, Amazing Guardians, Samurai Outriders, and Knights of Doom.

The decision to tie a stage specifically to Venom's release raises questions about resource allocation. With only one post-launch stage in the entire pass, Arc System Works appears to be concentrating its environmental design efforts on the character most associated with a specific, visually rich location.

Roster Philosophy: What the Picks Tell Us

A clear through-line emerges when examining Marvel Tōkon's roster philosophy: the game consistently favors alternative or legacy versions of famous characters. Shuri appears as Black Panther rather than T'Challa. Robbie Reyes takes the Ghost Rider mantle instead of Johnny Blaze. Jane Foster wields Mjolnir over Thor Odinson.

This approach serves multiple purposes. It differentiates the roster from Marvel vs. Capcom's legacy lineup, which has featured traditional versions of these characters for decades. It also allows Arc System Works to explore comic-accurate deep cuts that resonate with longtime readers while offering fresh gameplay opportunities. A Jane Foster Thor can have entirely different mechanics from a Thor Odinson, even if both share similar thematic elements.

Venom and Jubilee represent a complementary instinct: characters who are iconic in their own right, yet whose powersets remain underused in the fighting game space. Venom's symbiote-based abilities and Jubilee's plasma generation offer distinct visual and mechanical identities that set them apart from the game's existing roster, even if neither occupies a legacy mantle in the way Jane Foster does.

Where these four DLC fighters slot into the game's five-team structure remains an open question. Jane Foster could join the Fighting Avengers, Venom might fit the Amazing Guardians, and Jubilee seems a natural addition to the Unbreakable X-Men. Cyclops, as a Phoenix-empowered variant, raises intriguing possibilities about his team affiliation.

What We Haven't Seen, Gameplay Still Unconfirmed

The reveal trailer showed no gameplay for Jane Foster Thor. Venom and Jubilee appeared only as Peach Momoko watercolor illustrations, not in-engine footage. This matters because the community is working from art and release windows alone.

No movesets have been demonstrated. No Assemble Gauge assists have been shown. No interactions with the shared Vital Gauge health bar system have been revealed. For a game built around 4v4 tag-team mechanics, where team synergy and assist timing define high-level play, the absence of gameplay footage leaves significant questions unanswered.

The base game's systems provide context for what fans will be watching for. The shared Vital Gauge means all four team members draw from a single health pool, making character durability and damage output critical considerations. The Assemble Gauge governs assist calls, and how each new fighter contributes to that economy could reshape team compositions. Episode Mode, written by Marvel comics writer Kieron Gillen, suggests a narrative framework that these characters will need to fit into.

Expect gameplay deep-dives closer to each character's launch, following the Cyclops model. His November release should provide a template for how Arc System Works rolls out mechanical information in the weeks leading up to each fighter's arrival.

A Full Year of Fighting Souls Ahead

The Year 1 Pass is now fully mapped, giving players a clear roadmap from November 2026 through summer 2027. That clarity is valuable for a game with a live-service structure, where knowing what's coming helps communities plan their engagement and spending. The roughly two-to-three-month gap between each release also suggests a steady cadence rather than a front-loaded schedule, which should keep the player base engaged across the full year.

At the same time, the dual reality of this announcement deserves acknowledgment. This is exciting roster news that expands the game in meaningful directions. It also arrives on third-party reporting with zero in-engine footage for three of the four fighters. The gap between announcement and demonstrable gameplay is one that Arc System Works will need to bridge in the months ahead.

With the Year 1 Pass fully mapped, Marvel Tōkon has committed to a roster identity that prioritizes comic-deep cuts and legacy mantles over mainstream icons. Whether that bet pays off will depend on how these characters actually play, and that's the reveal the community is still waiting for.