Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has only been out for a matter of weeks, and the community is already digging through its code. What they found is worth paying attention to: Rocket Raccoon, a Battle Pass, and alternate costumes for several roster members are all sitting in the game's files, waiting to surface.
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What the code actually says
The datamine comes from the PC version of the game, and one line of in-game text is particularly telling. A piece of dialogue reads that Kamala Khan is "delighted to see Groot and Rocket," with a parenthetical note in the code warning that players should "be careful with the look, as he's future DLC." That last part is the key here. It's not fan speculation or wishful thinking; it's a developer note embedded in the game's own files, treating Rocket Raccoon as an unannounced character that players shouldn't see yet.
That kind of internal flag is exactly the sort of thing that slips through during a launch build. The game shipped, the note came with it.
Costumes coming for Hulk, Spider-Man, Green Goblin, and Dr. Doom
Beyond Rocket Raccoon, a separate screenshot from the datamine reveals costume variant data for four existing fighters. Hulk, Spider-Man, Green Goblin, and Dr. Doom all appear to have "Legacy" and "Classic" variants in the works. No visuals have leaked alongside the code, so what those labels actually translate to visually is still unknown. Legacy and Classic naming conventions in fighting games usually point toward throwback designs, either comic-accurate outfits or looks tied to older media appearances.
Here's the thing: four characters getting two variants each suggests this is a structured rollout, not a one-off addition. That lines up with the Battle Pass discovery.
A Battle Pass the game doesn't have yet
The third major find is a long block of code referencing Battle Pass content. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls currently has no Battle Pass in place, so this is entirely new infrastructure sitting dormant in the build. The structure of the code suggests it's far enough along to be a planned near-term addition rather than something in early concept stages.
Timing matters here. The game already has four DLC characters confirmed through September 2027, with Phoenix Cyclops announced as the first of those and expected before the end of this year. If the Battle Pass launches alongside a major content drop, Phoenix Cyclops is the most logical anchor point. Bundling a new fighter with a seasonal pass would give players a reason to engage with both at once.
Where the game stands right now
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched earlier this month on PS5 and PC. The console version has been well-received by fighting game fans, but the PC port shipped with performance problems that pushed its Steam user review average into "Mixed" territory. That's a real issue for a game that needs its community to stay active across both platforms.
A Battle Pass with new costumes and an incoming fan-favorite character like Rocket Raccoon would do a lot to keep player numbers healthy while the PC situation gets sorted. Whether the timing is intentional or just fortunate, the content pipeline looks active.
For players who enjoy seasonal reward systems in fighting games, the Rocket League x FIFA World Cup 2026 event rewards guide is a good reference point for how these limited-time systems tend to work in practice.
What to watch for next
Phoenix Cyclops has a confirmed release window before the end of this year, which makes the next few months the most likely window for an official Battle Pass reveal. If Arc System Works follows a standard live-service cadence, expect a formal announcement to drop close to that DLC launch.
Rocket Raccoon's roster slot is less certain on timing. He's flagged as future DLC but isn't tied to a specific release window in the datamined files. He could be the second or third character in the confirmed four-fighter pass, or he could fall outside it entirely.
For more on what's happening across the gaming world right now, the gaming guides hub has you covered on the titles already in your library while you wait for Marvel Tokon's roadmap to fill in.
