Overview
- Arc System Works and PlayStation revealed the Year One lineup at EVO France over the weekend, confirming Phoenix Cyclops, Jane Foster’s Thor, Venom, and Jubilee as paid post-launch additions.
- Phoenix Cyclops will be the first DLC and will arrive on November 2, 2026 with Classic and Legacy costumes and an existing gameplay trailer showing his Phoenix-infused Optic Blast playstyle.
- Jane Foster’s Thor was shown in a trailer scored by Keiichi Okabe but without gameplay or voice details, and she is scheduled to arrive in the winter 2027 release window.
- Venom will launch in spring 2027 alongside a new Klyntar stage tied to the symbiote mythos, and Jubilee is set for summer 2027; each fighter and the stage can be bought individually or via the pass.
- The reveal highlights Arc System Works’ use of alternate character takes to create fresh movesets, sets a clear monetization route, and comes as the studio continues to push PC performance patches and balance changes while fan reaction is mixed.