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PlayStation Reportedly Blocks Marvel Tōkon PC Sales in 132 Countries

If confirmed, the restriction would require PC players to sign into PlayStation Network for crossplay and could prevent purchases where PSN is not supported.

Overview

  • Three outlets reporting from SteamDB and user reports say Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls appears unavailable on PC storefronts in a set of 132 countries.
  • The storefront listing matches the exact territory list used in the 2024 Helldivers 2 PSN restriction, which makes observers link the block to PlayStation Network availability.
  • Coverage and user posts suggest the likely cause is a PSN account or crossplay requirement that would force PC players to link a PlayStation Network account to use online features.
  • Sony has not issued any official confirmation and SteamDB is a third‑party metadata service, so the listing and regional availability could still change before the August 6 launch.
  • If the restriction stands it could lock many players out of buying or playing the game and revive the 2024 backlash that pressured Sony to reverse a similar policy, with potential PR and policy repercussions for future PlayStation PC releases.