Sony has quietly begun addressing the widespread criticism surrounding Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, removing approximately 16 countries from the game's restrictive PC region lock. The move allows players in nations such as Pakistan and the Philippines to officially purchase the title through Steam.
Quick Facts
- Game: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
- Release Date: August 6, 2026
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
- Current Blocked Status: 116 countries still restricted, down from 132
The controversy stems from the game's requirement for a PlayStation Network account. Because Sony only supports PSN in a limited number of territories, the publisher has historically blocked access to its PC titles in countries where the network is not officially available. This has been a recurring point of frustration for PC players, with previous releases like Stellar Blade facing similar access hurdles.
The Limitations of Workarounds
While console players have long utilized the workaround of creating a PSN account set to a different region—a practice that occupies a grey area within Sony's terms of service—these methods do not translate to PC storefronts. On platforms like Steam, the game is simply listed as unavailable in restricted territories. Furthermore, attempting to bypass these geographical restrictions using a VPN is a violation of Steam's policies and carries the risk of an account ban.
The reduction from 132 blocked countries to 116 marks a step in the right direction, but a significant portion of the global player base remains unable to access the ArcSys fighter. With the game's official launch set for August 6, 2026, players in the remaining 116 restricted nations are hoping for further adjustments before the release date.