Marvel Tokon Shut Out of 132 Countries on PC Due to PSN Policy Restrictions
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will be unavailable in 132 countries on PC due to Sony's PSN account linking requirements, sparking heavy backlash from the global fighting game community.
Sony is facing fresh backlash from the fighting game community after Steam metadata revealed that the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will be unplayable in 132 countries on PC. While the publisher has not made an official announcement, the massive regional lockout directly mirrors previous controversies surrounding mandatory PlayStation Network account linking. Because PSN is unavailable in dozens of regions across Africa, Southwest Asia, and beyond, players in those areas are completely shut out from purchasing the game. This comes just ahead of the release date on August 3, dampening excitement for a heavy-hitting collaboration between developer Arc System Works and the Marvel license.
The restriction has hit the competitive fighting game community particularly hard because the scene thrives on global talent and cross-border competition. Players and community figures have pointed out the hypocrisy of locking out regions that produce top-tier champions, noting that major tournament contenders from countries like Senegal, Pakistan, and the Dominican Republic would be unable to access the game at home. The oversight is especially glaring given that Evo recently announced an upcoming tournament in Morocco, which is also included in the blocked list. Restricting player access on this scale undercuts the grassroots energy that keeps fighting games alive on streaming platforms and at major events.
This latest move shows that Sony is doubling down on platform restrictions despite previous pushback from players over games like Helldivers 2. While single-player ports eventually made PSN linking optional, multiplayer and competitive titles are clearly facing a stricter rollout. For a genre that relies on massive player pools for matchmaking and community health, artificially shrinking the potential audience feels counterintuitive and frustrating. As reported by Polygon, the community is pushing back with petitions and online criticism, hoping to force a policy shift before the launch window arrives.
Tags: Marvel Tokon, Sony, Fighting Games, PC Gaming, Evo
Original article: Polygon