Sony Restrictions Block Lost Soul Aside on Steam in Over 130 Countries

Lost Soul Aside will be region-locked for over 130+ countries on Steam, leaving many PC gamers frustrated and reconsidering their decision to purchase the game. Dive into the details of the region lock and hear from the game’s director in recent interviews.

Lost Soul Aside Locked For 130+ Countries At Launch

Players Frustrated With Lost Soul Aside Being Region-Locked

UltiZero Games’ eagerly anticipated title, Lost Soul Aside, will launch with region-locking, much to the dismay of gamers worldwide. Sony's ongoing strategy to limit the availability of PlayStation-published games on PC has led to this decision. According to SteamDB, Lost Soul Aside will not be accessible in over 130 countries, all of which lack support from the PlayStation Network (PSN).

Interestingly, playing Lost Soul Aside does not necessitate a PSN account. However, due to the region lock, 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 where PSN is available. This move is perplexing, especially since PlayStation recently eliminated PSN requirements for their PC titles. The backlash has been significant, with PC gamers venting their frustrations across social media and forums, many vowing not to purchase 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 impressed with its 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 enduring style and inspiration.

Bing emphasized that the game's visual and combat style, characterized by high speed and flashy action, has remained true to its roots since the first promotional video in 2016. He remarked, "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, particularly in its protagonist Kaser, who sports a cartoonish facial appearance and hairstyles juxtaposed with realistic textures for his skin, hair, and clothing.

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

Lost Soul Aside is heavily influenced by iconic Japanese games such as Final Fantasy, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry, as highlighted by Yang Bing in his interview with Famitsu on February 20, 2025.

Bing noted that the design of Kaser reflects the significant influence of the Final Fantasy series. He elaborated, "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 drew parallels with Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry, emphasizing the game's fast-paced and flashy combat system. He explained, "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 updated with the latest news on Lost Soul Aside by checking out our article below!