Lost Soul Aside Delayed 3 Months for Polish on PS5 and PC

The highly anticipated single-player action game Lost Soul Aside has been delayed by three months, shifting its release from May 30 to August 29, 2025. This announcement comes from the game's developer, Ultizero Games, after the game had been in development for nearly a decade and was initially set to launch next month. In a statement, the developer explained that the decision to delay the release until late August was made to ensure the game meets the high-quality standards they have set for themselves.

"We are truly grateful for the positive response we've received from players all over the world since we announced Lost Soul Aside," Ultizero Games expressed. "We remain committed to delivering a high-quality game experience. To match the standards Ultizero Games have set for ourselves, we are going to take some additional time to polish the game. Lost Soul Aside will now release on August 29, 2025. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to our fans waiting for the launch."

Originally conceived as a passion project by solo developer Yang Bing, Lost Soul Aside has evolved into a major title published by Sony under their China Hero Project. Bing, now the founder and CEO of the Shanghai-based studio Ultizero Games, has seen his vision grow from a solo endeavor to a game that captured attention with its trailer at Sony's State of Play broadcast. The excitement around Lost Soul Aside has been building, especially since Yang Bing's initial reveal video went viral in 2016, with many praising its blend of Final Fantasy character design and Devil May Cry combat.

The game's protagonist, Kesar, wields a versatile, shape-shifting weapon that allows players to switch playstyles seamlessly. Accompanying Kesar is a dragon-like companion named Arena, who can summon abilities to aid in battle. Lost Soul Aside draws inspiration from its predecessors, focusing on aerial dodging, precise timing, intricate combos, and countering mechanics, all set within the context of large-scale boss fights. The game's narrative, which spans multiple dimensions, merges sci-fi elements with contemporary aesthetics. Although the full storyline remains somewhat mysterious from the trailers, Yang Bing describes Kesar's journey as one of "redemption and discovery."

In a recent interview with IGN, Yang Bing discussed the long and winding road to the game's launch, reflecting on the evolution from a solo project to a major title under Sony's wing. The anticipation for Lost Soul Aside continues to grow as fans eagerly await its release on August 29, 2025.