Lost Soul Aside's Steam Release Frustrates Gamers Due to Sony's Region Lock
UltiZero Games' highly anticipated action RPG, Lost Soul Aside, faces significant backlash from PC gamers due to a region lock impacting over 130 countries. This restriction, stemming from limitations imposed by Sony, prevents the game from appearing on Steam in regions unsupported by the PlayStation Network (PSN), despite not requiring a PSN account for gameplay.
The situation has sparked outrage among potential players, who are expressing their frustration online and choosing to boycott the game. Workarounds, such as creating a Steam account in a PSN-supported region, are deemed unacceptable by many. This is particularly ironic given Sony's recent removal of PSN requirements for its other PC titles.
A Blend of Fantasy and Realism
Lost Soul Aside, first unveiled in 2016, uniquely blends fantasy elements with realistic visuals. CEO Yang Bing, in interviews with IGN and Famitsu (both February 20, 2025), detailed the game's artistic vision and influences. The game's style, including its fast-paced, flashy combat, remains consistent with its initial 2016 reveal.
Inspiration from Gaming Giants
The game draws inspiration from several notable titles. Final Fantasy 15's blend of reality and fantasy heavily influenced the design of protagonist Kaser, notably his character model which combines cartoonish features with realistic textures. The fast-paced combat system, meanwhile, takes cues from Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry. Yang Bing highlighted the development team's focus on refining the combat system to allow for diverse player styles and high performance.
Lost Soul Aside launches on May 30, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and PC. However, the region lock controversy casts a significant shadow over its release, leaving many potential players disappointed and questioning the decision.
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