Following its launch on PC and PS5, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has debuted to Mixed reviews on Steam, with early user feedback highlighting several friction points for desktop players.
Steam Launch Met With Mixed Reception
Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and developed by Arc System Works, Marvel Games, and PlayStation Studios, the fighting game has seen only 43% positive user reviews in its initial release window on Steam. Players have pointed to a range of technical hurdles and account requirements as reasons for the lower score.
Linux Compatibility and Anti-Cheat Blocks
The leading complaint among Steam users centers on Linux support. Reviewers report that the game's anti-cheat software effectively prevents Linux players from launching the title. Players attempting to run the game on Steam Machines and other Linux environments have found the software unplayable, carrying over issues that were previously flagged during the title's open beta.
Mandatory PSN Login on PC
Following in the footsteps of previous PlayStation PC releases like Helldivers 2, Marvel Tokon requires players on Steam to link and log in with a PlayStation Network account. While the account itself is free, the requirement has drawn confusion and negative reviews from PC users questioning why a PSN login is necessary outside of Sony hardware.
Performance and Frame Rate Concerns
Alongside account and compatibility barriers, user reviews highlight performance complaints. Several players cite frame rate drops failing to hit the required highs for a competitive fighting game, adding to the list of technical grievances voiced during the game's early release window.