Lost Soul Aside on Steam Inaccessible for 130+ Countries Due to Sony Restrictions

Lost Soul Aside's Steam release faces significant geographical limitations, impacting accessibility for over 130 countries due to Sony's restrictions. This decision has sparked considerable player frustration, leading many to forgo the purchase. Read on for details about the region lock and recent interviews with the game's director.

Lost Soul Aside's Global Launch Restricted: Over 130 Countries Affected

Player Backlash Over Region Locking

UltiZero Games' Lost Soul Aside will launch with a region lock, frustrating players as Sony's limitations on PlayStation-published games continue. SteamDB data reveals the game's unavailability in over 130 countries lacking PlayStation Network (PSN) support.

While Lost Soul Aside doesn't mandate a PSN account, the region lock prevents the game's appearance on Steam in PSN-unsupported regions. Players wishing to access the game must create a Steam account in a PSN-supported country – a perplexing situation, especially considering PlayStation's recent removal of PSN requirements for PC titles. This restriction has ignited widespread anger among PC gamers on social media, with many choosing to boycott the game.

A Blend of Fantasy and Realism

Since its 2016 unveiling, Lost Soul Aside has maintained its unique blend of fantasy and realistic visuals. UltiZero Games CEO Yang Bing discussed the game's design philosophy in a February 20, 2025 IGN interview.

Bing confirmed the game's consistent style since its initial 2016 trailer, including its signature high-speed, visually striking combat. He stated, "This is something we've adhered to throughout development. We've certainly been influenced by other excellent works along the way, but the initial vision has evolved into a more refined and polished product."

Bing previously cited Final Fantasy XV as an influence, mirroring its blend of reality and fantasy. He highlighted the protagonist, Kaser, as an example: cartoonish features contrasted with realistic skin, hair, and clothing textures.

Influences from Gaming Giants: Final Fantasy, Bayonetta, and More

Lost Soul Aside draws inspiration from several popular Japanese titles, including Final Fantasy, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry. Bing detailed these influences in a February 20, 2025 Famitsu interview.

He highlighted Final Fantasy's impact on Kaser's design, explaining, "We aimed to combine realistic and fantasy elements in his clothing design, similar to Final Fantasy. The in-game reproduction aims to give players a sense of tangible reality and depth to Kaser as a character."

Regarding combat, Bing cited Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry's influence on the game's flashy abilities and fast-paced action. He added, "We've continuously refined the combat system, balancing speed with depth. Players can develop their own style, with various systems allowing even less experienced players to perform well."

Lost Soul Aside launches May 30, 2025, on PlayStation 5 and PC. For the latest updates, refer to our related article.