Lost Soul Aside will be region-locked for over 130+ countries on Steam, causing frustration among PC gamers who are now choosing not to purchase the game. Dive deeper into the details of the region lock and explore 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' upcoming title, Lost Soul Aside, will face region-locking at launch, much to the dismay of gamers. This decision stems from Sony's ongoing strategy to limit the availability of PlayStation-published games. According to SteamDB, the game will be unavailable in over 130+ countries, all of which lack support from the PlayStation Network (PSN).

Interestingly, Lost Soul Aside does not mandate a PSN account for gameplay. However, the region-locking means that the game won't appear on Steam in countries without PSN support. To circumvent this, players would need to create a new Steam account in a country that supports PSN. This move is particularly puzzling given PlayStation's recent decision to remove PSN requirements for their PC titles. The backlash has been significant, with PC gamers voicing their frustrations across social media and forums, many deciding against purchasing 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 showcased a unique blend of fantasy elements and realistic visuals. In an IGN interview on February 20, 2025, UltiZero Games CEO Yang Bing discussed the game's inspiration and enduring style.

Bing emphasized that the game's visual and combat style, characterized by high speed and flashy action, has remained consistent since the first promotional video in 2016. He 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."

Bing has previously highlighted Final Fantasy 15 as a key influence, particularly in how it merges reality with fantasy. This is evident in the game's protagonist, Kaser, whose cartoonish facial features and hairstyles contrast with the realistic textures of his skin, hair, and clothing.

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

Lost Soul Aside draws inspiration from several iconic 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 elaborated on how these influences shape the game.

He pointed out that the design of Kaser is heavily influenced by the Final Fantasy series. Yang 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 and pacing, Yang cited Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry for their flashy abilities and fast-paced action. He stated, "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 scheduled for release on May 30, 2025, on PlayStation 5 and PC. Stay updated with the latest news on Lost Soul Aside by checking out our article below!