# Sony Underfire Yet Again for Blocking Marvel Tokon in 132 Countries on PC

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-04 15:52 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 7.07

## Executive Summary
Sony is facing backlash after reportedly blocking the PC release of Marvel Tokon in 132 countries.

## Intelligence Brief
PlayStation has reportedly blocked the PC version of Marvel Tokon in 132 countries. According to coverage, this restriction is tied to a PlayStation Network (PSN) requirement.


Reports from VICE, Push Square, and OpenCritic emphasize that Sony is under fire for these restrictions, with OpenCritic noting that the company has seemingly learned nothing from the release of Helldivers 2. Future developments depend on whether Sony addresses the PSN requirement causing the regional blocks.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Why is Marvel Tokon being blocked in certain regions?
According to VICE, the blocks in 132 countries are due to a PSN requirement.

### Which platforms is this issue affecting?
Coverage specifies that the blocks are occurring on the PC version of the game.

### How is the industry responding to Sony's decision?
Outlets such as Push Square and OpenCritic report that Sony is facing significant criticism for the move.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Countries, Sony Underfire Yet Again for Blocking Marvel Tokon, PlayStation Has Clearly Learned Nothing From Helldivers, As Marvel Tokon Is Being Blocked In, Meets, MMO Faces Bankruptcy As Updates Stop and Reviews Plummet, PIONER, PlayStation Reportedly Blocks Marvel Tokon PC

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurogamer.net | Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is now blocked in 132 countries thanks to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirements | 2026-07-04 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQVzlQeWtycTZ6UGM1OS0wSGNZMDQ0Zk1FbG40TTAyOERBWXdIeWw1cVdzYjUzUm45WThPaXlfeldpTzZyaDhQbmhTQTVBTHR0U1hkejF4TDNPQ0h0Z1d6alVvUmVjVFNDc3VyZnloWlphR19Oazd0eGFoa1Z2MmtXYQ?oc=5) |
| PlayFront | PIONER: Developers break silence after bankruptcy rumors | 2026-07-04 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxNOEQwb29QOGE1TExEaGhYRlh0WURwcnU3OHpPZjJMNlJYdURvNndiVnVlSWE3ZXB0cFBlTHlQTzZ5RUlYZXlETEtHd3BkUi1TNWZveXRKaXkwNk9feE1yaUZudF9HcE5FT3pYbTVMVGRQS00tWklTWkp0UXc3RDBxOUZNdEhjeF9ERlI5ZzFn?oc=5) |
| Insider Gaming | Sony Slips Again and Blocks Marvel Tokon in 132 Countries on PC | 2026-07-04 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxORUlTNC1xMDhYLVhSelBmcTdDVEd2UERWaEQzLXd2cDJ3dThzc0dhb0FmQmVWRGJvbU9RNVFaanhuend2ZlNadzFMYzNNOVk2QUVrcE9qRHFOaTNXWDJYQWs2blJ3QXNZamZQanY1cVdORHctWVpYSVFEZGdsTTQ2S0pEZTZYZkdV?oc=5) |
| Insider Gaming | PIONER Devs Break Radio Silence Regarding Future Updates | 2026-07-04 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE5RQzYxNWdZNzBaZ2hCSzFJQ0dXN2tVaGRQNnVZNVFxVFg3Sl9JVmFZaUUycDZWZGw0TUlkSHBXU3lpV3diSHFoUE53V3VENzBOMEl1b2k0NXBmUDdYcDdoMG0zdlFKLWpMUS1YUmZfS3RrQlY1enc?oc=5) |
| Steam Deck HQ | MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Is Banned In 132 Countries, But There's Still Hope | 2026-07-04 16:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQdUs5ck85VEU4X01rUU5xdE5VRTIweXI2NGtiNDhmRTVINk1raDkwM0JCaHNmR09IQU5ZN1ZTeWx5cy1jYTdvQ0hwR1RLNE1Oc1c5eExMZ3Vza1RudEZUNU5vU0N6QjViT2xGeVRNYm9PWWxfNU45bWZNSldVMzFBVmRNU2k?oc=5) |
| OpenCritic | PlayStation Has Clearly Learned Nothing From Helldivers 2, As Marvel Tokon Is Being Blocked In 132 Countries | 2026-07-04 16:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2AFBVV95cUxOdGNYaFJyN1lSX01yWXRNd0Z2QlNBSERwX2F5RTZBOHZJT0dUMldOdkdRNGxfUFhrc21wc0N2VHdKdkZRMUFOdlpIOE51NVRlTkVSQ3lGSDBtQjlDcEZjalRBSnh0T0QwcG1ENXo2Y0ZxZndWOGNBTWZnOFpBR05Ja2JZYUdjOVlrZlJtd1VZMC1uTjNZQjZiOHFOSmtuRVVYR25IUXhKdm5jN0lUQ0V0MXQxb0hCUU5PUE9VV2FkamRONTJHVXQybzZtUkFjMFBNLWlKeXpGZTY?oc=5) |
| Insider Gaming | ‘Tarkov Meets Fallout’ MMO Faces Bankruptcy As Updates Stop and Reviews Plummet | 2026-07-04 16:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPSzg0WmpYOFlHb0lqQy04MEhNS0pkZERHZXNNTWhSbGJKRHhqbTdBMnBMdTBNN0lTR0dHUlhZc2FKaGd1ZlBRczNOeGljQWFjcnNuVmxSWk5FbTNIWU5jV1RUaG9WQjl2WTlvd1dOUkhHNFBRaGdUVFBQbFc5MmptMFhuZnFMMGV5ZXJLR3B3?oc=5) |
| ixbt.games | PIONER creators explained how they will fix the game | 2026-07-04 16:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxPejJpM2d1NEEtd0MtNm9pQ1F1V01tLUlNMUZnNXpmdi1UcHZuM01IR0FUaE1kMmFNU3B4WG1VenNXT0Qzd2FZTmRwVmhvQ3RERGg1eWkwQ284OWh0Ui1uRlplMWNPSG41VHlZNkRwdUNmeXZrODZXdlNuYkJXSl8yVDE3RlNuMW5EUVJhUUtSaXRSQzJOZlgxWnh1eHBoT1ZzaVpUMG1mOERZTjhLcXBRNnNib2h5bF9vOTZJeVZvWWlnbFNuOFJR0gHMAUFVX3lxTE1IZVZaVU0zOV9KcUFoTkFUUDFCWHlzcDVpblh6dGRkQmQ2NFJhbnpUZHE0Qk5SVkZMZ2hHTDRoX2lUS2c0QmJpaVNWLU1ySjNYSTN0Z1hVWTQ3SXRXaUdORFZ2VjZvckNwZm1BUHZJQ05nbnhyNU14YnVrY3gzVFEzSFBqcFB0UFNGR29) |
| VICE | PlayStation Reportedly Blocks Marvel Tokon PC in 132 Countries Over PSN Requirement | 2026-07-04 16:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQd3BPaTc5V2cwMUd5b2gwX0Rfd0JublZXZGNVdGNIdk5wTWRJcXcxcDdJd1FSV3ZnLTRfVlhnd00yeUxkanV6OTcydlVkUk5oVmNLbUFWRDBrajhvblNqR1ZpYWpsSjFFSWpjVUQ4dTUzVUFGT1FZV3IxWGZNcTBkTlVpMTBSUEly?oc=5) |
| Push Square | Sony Underfire Yet Again for Blocking Marvel Tokon in 132 Countries on PC | 2026-07-04 16:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxNamZXcVZ3ZzJiejBjTUlVaEZuMVhnbTduY3Q2ZmRrQkRSUzVLemdhSVYzbWRvd0V6RzhkeUUwSVR2QlgtRWdLbExJdC1adG5jUHZDOExrLWI5RG9XY0E4MEs3RUZXMVctV3FHTy1YdEpYZkg4MjdyU2NVaW03U1dLeUphU0R6N3ZFQzZQTzNLNVRWZjNuV0tZNHp3MkVZY0tSWmkwUUJONGZoNjRXOFRGaUI3bw?oc=5) |

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