Ethan Crossfield 
Fighting games increasingly rely on post-launch characters, cosmetics, and progression systems to keep their communities active. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls appears positioned to follow that model, as a new datamine has surfaced possible references to Rocket Raccoon, additional classic costumes, and a Battle Pass.
Rocket Raccoon May Be Among Marvel Tokon’s Future Fighters
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launched after a highly active open beta, giving players an early look at Arc System Works’ take on Marvel’s tag-team fighting format. Although the PC launch was reportedly rougher than expected, interest in the game remains focused on how its roster and features will expand over time.
Before launch, Phoenix Cyclops was confirmed as the first of four promised post-launch characters. That announcement led to widespread speculation about the remaining additions, with theories ranging from Thor or Jane Foster to Agent Venom and the Shalla-Bal version of Silver Surfer. A previous datamine had also pointed toward eight possible characters, though none of those leaks should be treated as confirmation.
The latest findings, shared on ResetEra by user Neoxon, apparently include files that reference Rocket Raccoon. The material also mentions Kamala Khan seeing Groot and Rocket, but the wording does not establish whether either character is playable, nor does it indicate when Rocket could arrive. At most, the files suggest that the characters may be part of Arc System Works’ long-term planning.
Classic and Legacy Costumes Could Expand the Roster’s Style
The same datamine reportedly includes references to Classic and Legacy outfits for Hulk, Spider-Man, Green Goblin, and Doctor Doom. These costumes would continue a cosmetic direction already associated with the Marvel Tokon Ultimate Edition, which includes classic looks for Iron Man and Captain America.
The leaked information does not provide complete designs, but it has prompted speculation that Hulk could receive a more traditional appearance without his current bone armor. Spider-Man may likewise receive his familiar blue-and-red costume. Those interpretations remain unconfirmed, and the files do not reveal whether the outfits would be earned, sold separately, or included in another package.
Battle Pass References Point to More Cosmetic Progression
Another screenshot reportedly shows code connected to a Battle Pass. The system’s release status, timing, price, and structure are unknown, but the referenced rewards appear to include Avatar Equipment, costume tickets, stickers, and emotes.
A Battle Pass would not be an unusual addition for the genre. Guilty Gear Strive, another Arc System Works title, recently introduced its own Battle Pass alongside Season 5. However, the presence of related code does not guarantee that the feature is close to release or that every referenced reward will reach the final game.
Key points
- A new datamine may reference Rocket Raccoon and Groot.
- Hulk, Spider-Man, Green Goblin, and Doctor Doom reportedly have Classic or Legacy costume files.
- Battle Pass code allegedly mentions Avatar Equipment, costume tickets, stickers, and emotes.
- The leaks offer no confirmed release dates, prices, character status, or reward details.
Expert View
The findings suggest that Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls may have a substantial post-launch roadmap, but they are better viewed as evidence of experimentation than a reliable schedule. Arc System Works’ history shows why caution matters: Jam Kuradoberi appeared in Guilty Gear Strive’s files long before she officially joined the roster, eventually arriving around five years later alongside Robo-Ky. Rocket could be planned DLC, a future concept, or content far from release. For players and the competitive community, the clearest signal is that Arc System Works is considering the broader ecosystem around the fighter, not only its initial roster. Official announcements will be needed before any leaked character, costume, or Battle Pass becomes part of the game’s confirmed future.
