"Sony Restrictions Limit Lost Soul Aside Access on Steam to Over 130 Countries"

Lost Soul Aside will be region-locked for over 130+ countries on Steam, causing frustration among PC gamers, many of whom are opting not to purchase the game. Dive into the details about the region lock and insights from recent interviews with the game’s director.

Lost Soul Aside Locked For 130+ Countries At Launch

Players Frustrated With Lost Soul Aside Being Region-Locked

UltiZero Games’ Lost Soul Aside will face a region lock at launch, much to the dismay of gamers, as Sony persists in restricting the availability of PlayStation-published games. According to SteamDB, Lost Soul Aside will not be accessible in over 130+ countries that are not supported by the PlayStation Network (PSN).

Despite the fact that Lost Soul Aside does not require a PSN account to play, the game's region lock means it won't appear on Steam in countries without PSN support. To play the game, players will need to create a new Steam account in a country where PSN is supported. This move is perplexing, especially since PlayStation recently removed PSN requirements for their PC titles. The frustration is palpable among PC gamers, who are expressing their discontent on social media and forums, with many choosing not to buy the game due to these restrictions.

Lost Soul Aside Will Blend Fantasy Elements With Realistic Visuals

Since its initial announcement in 2016, Lost Soul Aside has consistently blended fantasy elements with realistic visuals. In an IGN interview on February 20, 2025, UltiZero Games CEO Yang Bing discussed the game’s inspiration and stylistic evolution.

Bing noted that the game's style and high-speed, flashy combat have remained consistent since the first promotional video in 2016. He elaborated, "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 may have influenced our thought along the way. So from the beginning, this personal trailer gradually evolved into a more mature and well-rounded version, I should say."

Bing has also mentioned that Final Fantasy 15 was a key influence, particularly in the way it mixes reality with fantasy. The protagonist, Kaser, exemplifies this with his cartoonish facial features and hairstyles combined with realistic textures for his skin, hair, and clothes.

Influences From Final Fantasy, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry

Lost Soul Aside draws inspiration from several renowned Japanese games, including Final Fantasy, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry, which are reflected in various aspects of the game. In an interview with Famitsu on February 20, 2025, Bing detailed how these influences shaped the game.

He highlighted that Kaser's design is heavily influenced by the Final Fantasy series. Yang explained, "I had a designer create 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, Kaser, would also feel like a bloody, realistic character."

For combat and pacing, Yang mentioned drawing from Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry for their flashy abilities and fast-paced action. "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 scheduled for release on May 30, 2025, on PlayStation 5 and PC. Stay tuned for more updates on Lost Soul Aside by checking out our related articles!