Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is now blocked in 132 countries thanks to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirements
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is blocked in 132 countries on PC due to mandatory PlayStation Network account requirements.
📍 Aftermath
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls was blocked in 132 countries due to Sony's PSN linking requirements. The game's PC purchases were restricted in these regions, sparking controversy.
The story quieted without further updates on potential changes or resolutions.
Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
Why is Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls blocked in 132 countries?
The blocks are due to PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking requirements.
Which platform is affected by these regional blocks?
The restrictions apply to the PC version of the game.
Has this happened with other games previously?
According to IGN, this follows a similar controversy regarding PSN requirements for Helldivers 2 two years prior.
The brief
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has been blocked in 132 countries and regions for PC users ahead of its launch. The restriction is tied to Sony's requirement for a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to access the game.
Coverage from TechPowerUp, IGN, GamingBolt, and EventHubs emphasizes the controversial nature of the PSN policy. IGN specifically notes that this occurs two years after similar controversy surrounding Helldivers 2's PSN requirements.
Future developments depend on whether these purchase blocks remain in place as the launch date approaches, as reports from Instant Gaming News and GameLuster confirm the current regional restrictions.
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Sources (6)
- On PC, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls will not be available in 132 countries Instant Gaming News · 49d ago
- Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries Ahead of Launch TechPowerUp · 49d ago
- Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls purchases for the PC have been blocked in 132 countries EventHubs · 49d ago
- Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PC Blocked in 132 Countries Due to PlayStation Account Requirement GamingBolt · 49d ago
- Marvel Tokon Blocked in 132 Countries 2 Years After Helldivers 2's PSN Requirement Controversy IGN · 49d ago
- Marvel Tokon Blocked in 132 Regions Over PSN Policy GameLuster · 49d ago broke it first
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