Marvel Rivals is adding two costumes inspired by Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – one for Storm and one for Iron Man – on 29 October at 7 PM PT (03:00 GMT / 11:00 JST on 30 October). Both NetEase and the Tokon team announced the drop on X. Because the looks come from a fighting game drawn in a bold, anime-style cel-shaded look, they should be some of the most cosplay-friendly skins Rivals has shipped. This is our early preview: what is confirmed, what is still unknown, and how to start planning both costumes now. We will update it with official screenshots once the skins are live.
What We Know So Far
Status (as of 28 Oct)
Characters
Storm and Iron Man – officially confirmed
Release
29 October, 7 PM PT – officially confirmed
Source look
Each hero’s appearance in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls – officially confirmed
Rarity
Storm’s costume is reported to be Legendary; Iron Man’s has not been stated
Costume names and price
Not announced yet
These are not the same as the outfits already inside Tokon itself (Storm’s Punk Rock costume and Iron Man’s Classic look from the Ultimate Edition). The Rivals versions are based on each character’s Tokon appearance.
Why These Skins Should Make Great Cosplay
Most Rivals skins are built for a third-person camera and lots of surface detail. Tokon is different: it is a 2.5D fighter with heavy outlines, flat color blocks and exaggerated silhouettes, designed to read at a glance. That translates directly into costume work – fewer tiny details, more big shapes and strong color. It is the same reason fighting-game characters like Chun-Li and Juri are con staples: you can be recognized from across the hall.
Storm – Tokon-Style Cosplay Ideas
Storm is an adult X-Men veteran and one of the most-cosplayed Marvel women of all time. Until the final design is shown in-game, these are the pieces worth planning for:
Hair first. Her white hair is her silhouette. Buy a long, high-density white wig with enough length to style volume and movement – a thin wig will look flat next to an anime-styled outfit. Shape it with a strong-hold spray so it reads as “windblown” in photos. Hold off on the final cut until you see the in-game hairstyle.
The cape. Storm’s capes are usually built to flare. Use lightweight fabric with wire or boning along the edges, or attach the panels to wrist loops so you can open them on demand. Wait for the release to lock in the exact shape and color.
Color blocking. Cel-shaded designs depend on clean, flat color. Pick matte fabrics and avoid busy textures; a single accent color done crisply beats lots of detail.
The eyes. Solid white “weather-power” eyes are the signature Storm detail. White sclera contacts are the dramatic option – only buy them from a reputable, prescription-standard seller and limit wear time. A safer alternative is to add the effect in photo editing.
Lightning effects. Battery-powered LED strips or EL wire along the cape edge or forearms sell the “storm” read at night events. Keep battery packs in a hidden pocket.
Headpiece and jewelry. If the design keeps a tiara or arm bands, cut them from thin EVA foam or craft foam, seal them and finish with metallic paint.
Iron Man – Tokon-Style Cosplay Ideas
Tony Stark’s armor is a big build, but Tokon’s simplified, graphic style makes it more approachable than a movie-accurate suit:
Pick your build level. Full armor in EVA foam (pepakura patterns are the standard starting point), a “casual Tony” with just the helmet and arc reactor, or a hybrid: armored chest, gauntlets and helmet over a fitted bodysuit. The hybrid gets you most of the read for a fraction of the work.
Paint like a cel-shaded render. Instead of realistic weathering, try clean base colors with hand-painted black outlines on the panel edges and a hard-edged highlight. This “2D in real life” finish is what makes an anime-style fighting-game costume pop on camera. Confirm the color scheme against the in-game skin before you buy paint.
Arc reactor and repulsors. A puck light or LED ring behind a diffuser in the chest and palms, powered by a USB power bank in the back plate.
Helmet visibility. Cut eye slits wider than you think, line the inside with mesh, and add a small fan if you plan to wear it for hours.
Mobility. Split torso and limb armor at the joints and attach with elastic and Velcro so you can sit, climb stairs and pose.
Duo Cosplay: Storm and Iron Man Together
NetEase is launching these two as a pair, and a matching duo is the strongest photo concept of the drop. Agree on one finish (both cel-shaded outlines, or both clean and realistic) so you look like you came from the same game, and plan one signature pose – Storm’s raised hands with lightning, Iron Man’s repulsor blast – for your group shots.
Where to Show It Off
Japan’s Halloween cosplay weekend (Ikebukuro and Hiroshima, 30 October – 1 November) is the obvious first outing if you can turn it around fast – see our Japan Halloween cosplay weekend guide. For more character build breakdowns, browse the A-Z cosplay character guides.
FAQ
When do the Marvel Tokon costumes come to Marvel Rivals?
29 October 2026 at 7 PM PT, which is 03:00 GMT and 11:00 JST on 30 October.
Which characters get Tokon costumes in Marvel Rivals?
Storm and Iron Man.
How much do the Tokon skins cost?
Pricing had not been announced at the time of writing. We will add it once the costumes are in the store.
Are these the same as the Tokon Ultimate Edition costumes?
No. The Ultimate Edition outfits (such as Punk Rock Storm) are Tokon-only. The Rivals skins are new costumes based on how Storm and Iron Man look in Tokon.
