Sony Region-Locks Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PC in More Than 130 Countries
Sony Interactive Entertainment has once again drawn criticism from PC players after Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls became unavailable on Steam in more than 130 countries and territories. The restriction affects regions where the PlayStation Network (PSN) is not officially supported, preventing players from purchasing or even accessing the game's Steam page before launch.
The move closely mirrors Sony's previous PC publishing strategy, which tied certain releases to PSN availability. Although the company relaxed those restrictions for several earlier titles following community backlash, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls remains region-locked in many unsupported territories. Players in affected countries report receiving a message stating that the game is "currently unavailable in your region" when visiting its Steam page.
The decision has sparked widespread criticism across social media and gaming forums. Many fans argue that the restriction unfairly blocks access for players who have legitimate Steam accounts but cannot create PSN accounts because the service is unavailable in their country. Some community members have expressed hope that Sony will eventually remove the regional restrictions before launch, pointing to previous cases where similar policies were reversed after negative feedback. There have already been reports that the game has become available again in a handful of previously restricted markets, suggesting Sony may be gradually reviewing its regional availability.
Despite the controversy, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is still scheduled to launch on August 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC. An open beta is also planned for July 24–26, giving players their first chance to experience the new 4v4 fighter developed by Arc System Works. Whether Sony will lift the remaining regional restrictions before release remains unknown, as the company has not issued an official statement explaining why the game continues to be unavailable in more than 130 regions.
