# Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is now blocked in 132 countries thanks to Sony's controversial PSN linking requirements

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-05 12:59 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 3.67

## Executive Summary
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is blocked in 132 countries on PC due to mandatory PlayStation Network account requirements.

## Intelligence 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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Gaming News | On PC, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls will not be available in 132 countries | 2026-07-05 19:56 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxNNk9zMDRQcTBTZ0ZaWm1Udmh6Sl84T01xUzhaWmItejBaOG9tWmpFZ0lmZlVYckdjLXFOVVZsd2VkeHQ4RktzZ0Z4a0s0UGhTekhMOWR4VTNKZ202S09jVDBvYm8xM2lkU0xoMWZ3NmtEQUpvUTZZb3p4d1hia2gxU2Q4S2szaFBkMlZzemdfQ293WFBwN2lPbGV4MkFIVlBlN29ucmdTbFpycy1PWEZRWFIxeGdHY2IwczBSWnRoNA?oc=5) |
| TechPowerUp | Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries Ahead of Launch | 2026-07-05 17:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQd0xKbXB0b3hId2ZMZDZacUFpc2d3bktHeC1EYjNOR0lRVTNNa0NCNHhPRTktZUJTaTVLMHh5RHN4dnlwZUh2SHhqX2hoOHo5ems5REo2NmdnZDZOZ0c4SFhpTU10UUVlai1JRmlGLS1uQW9DQ1IxWkdXdWJvR21IVmhpek8tMnhUajFSbkxJQ2poN1RSSEdjTC1lX2Y5dmU0SkVCYmFR0gGrAUFVX3lxTE1UMGdHZXFHbGc2TG5pMEs1TUV4Sm9lcGNGaW9wUmRzTHMzQ3ZIbHhrSWduTjJxdDZ0ZVRyaDM3dXhueGxmdGNJdDNvY1RWNUJvSlk3enNGSlMtY2Rlb1RDWGduTTJBaEQ5b0JOQkYzcE5la2NIOXNzMnRiTzhBLTAzU0Y2aFh4bFNOdUZKY1I4NFR1NzNDTkZ1OWFoWkFJOFdnMEE2VU9EaWx4QQ?) |
| EventHubs | Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls purchases for the PC have been blocked in 132 countries | 2026-07-05 17:03 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxNWmxYaThQSWtLMUlXb1Ewc3pxSC1rZ0w2eHdRT215eDRVR0p1X0dQYjVBd01EYUJJOW8xS3gyWjF2dzlSZklDRGJHNnAtM1RhRmlrM0lPTndKNEdPSTN5WVJYSlFYT3hBZG9VMEljMXUxMVVmVk9DM0NPQ05HeVRudnhDVmc1dw?oc=5) |
| GamingBolt | Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PC Blocked in 132 Countries Due to PlayStation Account Requirement | 2026-07-05 11:39 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxPRkprU09KM2xzcXZxZGgtNkRsNmd3c25UU2NjbTdIenk4c0FhOFhmbmFFUHEteXlFTkFmTGI1cVNJNzRyTEhFWE5qTTZoRGZnRWVsdEhSLWcyTHRHVDFhNzNmTEk3LVo1SEdnZGNZeExRcFNLNUtVNEVTaE5MQ0VYck5KTXJwN19tbTJnUl9VWGh3TDROa0x2X3NmZzdrdnhnTW9lOEE0STZvd0hkR1l3RVRGeWZqeENRaEx2Sg?oc=5) |
| IGN | Marvel Tokon Blocked in 132 Countries 2 Years After Helldivers 2's PSN Requirement Controversy | 2026-07-05 11:39 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNZVZMdHRFY2hOUngyUHg1MXFCVFVQeGVVQjl4RXJMbkxBMkZhNDYzcFFsZnNCam9aUzZQSDR4bkI4NHlWRGNuM1RGdjNWOEVOMk52N3FVZTdhUUpwQzlOcGgzWXJ1QTJQSzhOQTZHTEJpNE5QTXRXWGlSYkJUX3Zta2k3ekF5UHFTWktmMTRxRUtQNnJrckhhR01td1dIMmFERnF3WXlNcFEtYkVzVGhySEhQNC0?oc=5) |
| GameLuster | Marvel Tokon Blocked in 132 Regions Over PSN Policy | 2026-07-05 11:39 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibEFVX3lxTE9xcFYxaFdJSHdrWDU4UkNpYVF2TlF4c1pLbmYwR1duTjhTNk1WUlVoNDMybGVwSkJuVUsxLUExajFBYTBRLUk2aDlrSktCTmk4bVpScnZSWkdwUFpQTlNGRnBMdGFhNzBnamY3LQ?oc=5) |

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