Pc Version of Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries
The regional block revives the PSN-linking controversy from Helldivers 2, suggesting Sony is reimposing a policy that previously drew heavy backlash, potentially limiting the PC audience for a major Marvel fighting game.
Reporting from 1 source: GIGAZINE.
The PC version of the upcoming fighting game Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, developed by Arc System Works, is blocked from sale in 132 countries on Steam, according to Steam DB data. The restriction appears tied to PlayStation Network requirements, echoing the 2024 Helldivers 2 controversy. Sony has not commented, and the situation may change before the August 7 release.
Steam DB data shows the PC version of Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls is unavailable for purchase in 132 countries, with users in those regions seeing an error on the store page. The restriction mirrors the 2024 Helldivers 2 situation, where PlayStation required Steam account linking and later reversed the block after user backlash. Some Reddit users report the game recently became accessible in their region, suggesting the restriction may not be final. Sony and Arc System Works have not commented. The game launches August 7 on PS5 and Windows.
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