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Sony has once again found itself at the centre of controversy over PC game releases. This time the problem concerns the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. It turns out the game will not be available on Steam in as many as 132 countries because it requires using PlayStation Network. For many players this means they won't be able to purchase it, even though they use Valve's platform. The situation is reminiscent of earlier issues with other titles published by PlayStation.
PlayStation Network requirement blocks game sales
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will be one of the next games published by Sony simultaneously on PlayStation and PC. However, the title will be required to use PlayStation Network. The problem is that the service is not officially available in every country. As a result, users in 132 regions can’t even buy the game on Steam. The restriction is not a decision by Valve but stems from Sony’s PSN sign-in policy. This is a situation familiar to players who followed earlier PlayStation releases on PC. Similar issues have already occurred with other titles that require a PlayStation Network account. Many users point out that blocking the sale of a game solely because PSN isn’t supported is baffling. On social media, criticism of Sony has resurfaced. Some players are hoping the company will change its stance before launch. For now, however, there’s no sign the PSN requirement will be lifted.
Players are reminded of the Helldivers 2 story
This is not the first time Sony has faced such a strong reaction from the PC community. In the case of Helldivers 2 the company planned to introduce mandatory linking of Steam and PlayStation Network accounts after the game's launch. This met with huge player opposition and a wave of negative reviews on Steam. Sony eventually backed down from that decision. Many users hope a similar scenario will play out with Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. Some are trying to bypass regional locks using VPNs, but such actions may breach the platform's terms of service. Meanwhile Sony is already facing criticism over recent decisions, such as price hikes, staff layoffs and ending game disc releases from 2028. The controversies around PSN only deepen negative sentiment among some players. For now it's unclear whether the company will change its approach before the game's launch.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will not be available on PC in 132 countries because it requires mandatory use of PlayStation Network. Sony’s decision has once again sparked a wave of criticism and brought to mind the Helldivers 2 controversy. Players hope the company will drop this restriction before launch.
source: insider-gaming.com
