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"Lost Soul Aside Blocked on Steam in Over 130 Countries by Sony"

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 not to purchase the game. This article delves into the details of the region lock and highlights recent interviews with the game's director.Lost Soul
By Caleb
Apr 27,2025

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

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 not to purchase the game. This article delves into the details of the region lock and highlights 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

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

UltiZero Games' Lost Soul Aside is set to launch with a region lock, leaving many gamers disappointed due to Sony's ongoing restrictions on the availability of PlayStation-published games. Data from SteamDB reveals that Lost Soul Aside will not be available in over 130+ countries, specifically those not supported by the PlayStation Network (PSN).

Interestingly, the game itself does not require a PSN account to play. However, due to the region lock, Lost Soul Aside will not be visible on Steam in countries without PSN support. To circumvent this issue, players would need to create a new Steam account in a country that does support PSN. This decision has baffled many, especially since PlayStation recently eliminated PSN requirements for their PC titles. The backlash has been strong, with PC gamers voicing their frustrations across social media and forums, with many deciding against purchasing the game due to these restrictions.

Lost Soul Aside Will Blend Fantasy Elements With Realistic Visuals

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

Since its initial announcement in 2016, Lost Soul Aside has consistently showcased a style that blends fantasy with realistic visuals. In a recent IGN interview on February 20, 2025, UltiZero Games CEO Yang Bing discussed the game's inspiration and aesthetic.

Bing emphasized that the game's style and combat, characterized by high speed and flashy action, have remained consistent since its first promotional video in 2016. He elaborated, "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 noted that Final Fantasy 15 influenced the game, particularly in its blend of reality and fantasy. This is evident in the game's protagonist, Kaser, who sports cartoonish facial features and hairstyles alongside realistic textures for his skin, hair, and clothing.

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

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

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

He highlighted that the design of Kaser is heavily influenced by the Final Fantasy series. Yang stated, "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 credited Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, and Devil May Cry for their influence on the game's flashy abilities and fast-paced combat. "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," Yang explained.

Lost Soul Aside is slated for release on May 30, 2025, on PlayStation 5 and PC. For the latest updates on Lost Soul Aside, be sure to check out our related articles!

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