Lost Soul Aside will be region-locked for over 130+ countries on Steam, causing significant frustration among PC gamers, many of whom are now choosing to forego purchasing the game. Delve deeper into the implications of 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' highly anticipated title, Lost Soul Aside, is set to launch with a significant restriction: it will be region-locked, impacting over 130 countries. This decision stems from Sony's ongoing policy to limit the availability of PlayStation-published games, as reported by SteamDB. Notably, these restrictions apply despite Lost Soul Aside not requiring a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to play.

The game's region lock means it won't be visible on Steam in countries unsupported by PSN. To circumvent this, players would need to create a new Steam account in a country where PSN is supported, a move that has baffled many, especially since PlayStation recently eliminated PSN requirements for their PC titles. The backlash has been swift, with PC gamers voicing their discontent across social media and forums, leading many to decide against purchasing the game due to these limitations.

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 realism in its visuals. In an IGN interview on February 20, 2025, UltiZero Games CEO Yang Bing elaborated on the game's artistic direction and combat style, which have remained true to the original vision.

Bing emphasized the game's commitment to its high-speed, visually striking combat, stating, "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's protagonist, Kaser, exemplifies this blend, with his cartoonish facial features and hairstyles juxtaposed against the realistic textures of his skin, hair, and clothing. Bing has cited Final Fantasy 15 as a significant influence on this approach.

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

Lost Soul Aside draws inspiration from a variety of acclaimed Japanese games, including Final Fantasy, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry. In an interview with Famitsu on February 20, 2025, Bing detailed how these influences have shaped different elements of the game.

The design of Kaser, for instance, heavily reflects the influence of the Final Fantasy series. Bing explained, "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 combat, Bing highlighted the impact of Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry, noting their fast-paced and flashy combat styles. He added, "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."

Lost Soul Aside is slated for release on May 30, 2025, on PlayStation 5 and PC. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage on this exciting title.