Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls PC release blocked in 132 countries
Prospective players in 132 countries are currently unable to purchase Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on Steam. The restriction is attributed to a required link to a PlayStation Network account, which is not officially supported in those regions.
As of Sunday, 5 July 2026, prospective players of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls face significant regional purchase restrictions ahead of the title’s scheduled worldwide release on 6 August 2026. Data extracted from the Steam database, SteamDB, indicates that the tag-team fighting game is currently blocked for purchase in 132 countries. The restriction prevents users in these specific territories from accessing the title through the Steam storefront.
The developer, Arc System Works, and publisher, Sony Interactive Entertainment, have not issued an official statement regarding the block. Industry observers and users note that the affected countries correspond to the list of regions where the PlayStation Network is not officially supported. Several reports, including those from Allkeyshop and Gamespew, identify nations across Africa, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe—such as Albania, Morocco, and Serbia—among the restricted territories.
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Account Requirements and Crossplay Concerns
The current impasse is widely attributed by players and analysts to a mandatory requirement to link a PlayStation Network account to the game. According to reports from Allkeyshop, this linkage is intended to support the game’s crossplay infrastructure between PC and console. While the Steam page for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls includes a notification that the title "Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA," some observers have noted that, unlike previous titles, it currently lacks an explicit, prominent disclaimer stating that a third-party account is required to play.
This situation mirrors the 2024 controversy involving the game Helldivers 2. In that instance, the implementation of a mandatory PSN account requirement led to the title being pulled from sale in 177 countries, followed by a widespread backlash that prompted a reversal of the policy by Sony.
Broader Implications and Future Events
The restriction has raised questions regarding Sony’s long-term strategy for PC releases, particularly as the company has not provided a roadmap or timeline for expanding the availability of the PlayStation Network to these unsupported regions. The conflict between global release schedules and restricted access has drawn criticism, especially regarding the upcoming 2027 EVO tournament in Morocco. Because Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is expected to be a featured title on the tournament circuit, the fact that residents of the host nation cannot legally purchase the game has become a focal point of discussion.
"Tokon's assumedly going to be a main-stage game at EVO for the 2027 circuit and you cannot legally obtain the game in Morocco, one of the countries hosting EVO next year. That sure is a decision that Sony made."
Unidentified player via Eurogamer
For those currently residing in the 132 blocked regions, there is no official method to bypass the store restrictions. While some users have historically attempted to use virtual private networks to circumvent regional locks, doing so violates the terms of service for platforms like Steam and can result in account bans.
Launch Roster
Despite the access controversy, the game remains on track for its 6 August 2026 launch with a confirmed roster of characters:
- Storm, Magik, Wolverine, and Danger
- Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, and Peni Parker
- Captain America, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Hulk
- Doctor Doom, Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage
- Ghost Rider, Blade, Deadpool, and Loki
As the release date approaches, players continue to monitor the Steam storefront for changes. Currently, Sony has not commented on whether the restriction is permanent or a result of technical errors, leaving the status of the PC version in 132 countries uncertain.
