Lost Soul Aside Locked For 130+ Countries At Launch
Players Frustrated With Lost Soul Aside Being Region-Locked
The highly anticipated game, Lost Soul Aside, developed by UltiZero Games, is set to launch with a significant caveat: it will be region-locked for over 130 countries on Steam. This decision has sparked frustration among PC gamers, primarily due to Sony's ongoing restrictions related to the PlayStation Network (PSN). According to SteamDB, the game will be unavailable in regions where PSN is not supported.
Interestingly, Lost Soul Aside does not necessitate a PSN account for gameplay. However, the region lock means the game will not be visible on Steam in unsupported countries. To circumvent this, players would need to create a new Steam account in a country where PSN operates, a move that has baffled many given PlayStation's recent decision to remove PSN requirements for PC titles. The backlash has been palpable, with numerous gamers voicing their discontent on social media and forums, with many deciding against purchasing the game due to these restrictions.
Lost Soul Aside Will Blend Fantasy Elements With Realistic Visuals
Since its initial reveal in 2016, Lost Soul Aside has consistently showcased a unique blend of fantasy and realistic visuals. In an interview with IGN on February 20, 2025, UltiZero Games CEO Yang Bing elaborated on the game's artistic direction and inspirations. He emphasized that the game's style has remained consistent since its first promotional video, maintaining its high-speed, flashy combat.
Bing noted, "So this is something that we have been sticking to for all these years. During this development process, we, of course, continued to see some new and excellent works, which maybe we got some influence through, [on] our thought along the way. So from the beginning, this personal trailer gradually evolved into a more mature and well-run version, I should say."
The game draws inspiration from Final Fantasy 15, evident in its protagonist, Kaser, who features a mix of cartoonish elements with realistic textures in his skin, hair, and clothing.
Influences From Final Fantasy, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry
Lost Soul Aside draws heavily from a variety of acclaimed Japanese games, including Final Fantasy, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry. In a February 20, 2025 interview with Famitsu, Yang Bing highlighted how these influences shape various elements of the game.
He explained that the design of Kaser is significantly influenced by the Final Fantasy series, stating, "I had a designer design the clothes for the main character, and I wanted to combine realistic and fantasy elements, just like in FF. After the clothes are designed, they are actually made and reproduced in the game. By doing so, we thought that the players would feel as if it actually existed, and that the main character, Kazel, would also feel as a bloody, realistic character."
Regarding the combat system, Yang Bing drew parallels with Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry, emphasizing the game's fast-paced and flashy combat. "We're also constantly improving and refining the combat system, maintaining a sense of speed in combat while also adding a certain amount of depth. Players can develop their own style, and even if they are not good at sequential moves, they can use various systems to achieve high performance and make the game go smoothly," Yang stated.
Lost Soul Aside is slated for release on May 30, 2025, on PlayStation 5 and PC. For the latest updates on Lost Soul Aside, be sure to check our related articles below!
