Fantastic Four Incoming? Marvel Tokon Data Mine Hints at Exciting New DLC Characters

Get ready, Marvel fans! It looks like the Fantastic Four might be making their way into [Marvel Tokon]: Fighting Souls. A recent data mine has revealed tantalizing hints about upcoming DLC characters, sending waves of excitement through the community.

Data Mine Reveals Potential New Fighters

The well-known datamining group X0XLeak <posted on X that they discovered references to Doctor Strange, Wasp, Gambit, The Thing, and Daredevil within the game’s files. Another image circulating online shows in-game files mentioning Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, and Invisible Woman. This suggests a potential full Fantastic Four roster could be added to the game.

Data miners have uncovered references to several new characters potentially joining the Marvel Tokon roster.

X0XLeak also unearthed mentions of Klyntar (the symbiote planet), Sanctum Sanctorum, and Japan as <possible stages . Klyntar could be linked to Venom or Carnage, who is already in the game. Sanctum Sanctorum would almost certainly be a Doctor Strange-themed stage. Finally, Japan could tie into characters like Peni Parker or Psylocke (depending on the continuity).

Fan Reactions and Speculation

Daredevil seems to be the <most positively received character from this potential leak. Eagle-eyed fans have already noticed that Matt Murdock can be seen in the background of Tokon’s New York stage, fueling speculation about his inclusion. The prospect of a full Fantastic Four team is also generating significant buzz.

The possibility of a full Fantastic Four roster has fans buzzing with anticipation.

Gambit’s inclusion is particularly exciting, given his recent surge in popularity thanks to X-Men ’97, Marvel Rivals, and his cameo in <Deadpool and Wolverine. Wasp’s addition is perhaps the most surprising, as tiny characters often present unique challenges in fighting games.

Important Caveats and Future Plans

It’s crucial to remember that data leaks are not guarantees. Even if these characters are present in the game’s files, there’s no guarantee they will make it into the final product. Furthermore, even if included, their release could be years away. Data leaks surrounding <Guilty Gear Strive hinted at Jam Kuradoberi’s eventual inclusion, but she didn’t debut until five years after the game’s launch.

We already know that <Marvel Tokon ’s first DLC character will be <Phoenix Cyclops . “Unleash devastating Optic Blasts, relentless close-range pressure, and the cosmic flames of the Phoenix Force. Scott Summers brings the heat to [Marvel Tokon]: Fighting Souls this Fall!” the <post revealing the character reads. He’s the first of four characters coming to the game during its initial year, alongside a new stage. Many fans believe that the other three unannounced characters from this year’s season <may have been revealed in a recent tie-in comic> as Silver Surfer, Nova, and Thor.

Addressing Performance Issues and Competitive Debut

While <Marvel Tokon got off to a very rocky start>, Arc System Works released a patch that has <partially addressed performance issues on PC> . Many users are still reporting issues on the platform, but it is a step in the right direction. Additionally, its core gameplay has increasingly won over hardcore players who initially dismissed it as overly simplistic or too slow. The game has the second-highest number of registrants at this weekend’s major fighting game tournament, CEO, where it will make its competitive debut in earnest.