Summary
Lost Soul Aside, the upcoming action RPG published by PlayStation Studios, will be released for PC and PlayStation 5 on May 30, 2025. The announcement came during the February 2025 State of Play, during which fans got a new look atLost Soul Asidewith a stylish new trailer.
First revealed in a lengthy 2016 trailer and later incorporated as part ofSony’s China Hero Project,Lost Soul Asidebegan as a daring solo project for developer Yang Bing. Seemingly inspired by heavy hitters likeFinal Fantasy 16and theDevil May Cryseries, the bits and pieces shown of the title so far have highlighted fast-paced hack-and-slash gameplay, with fans eagerly awaiting the visually stunning project’s release. Bing, now the CEO of Ultizero Games, finally has good news for those who have supported his passion project for the better part of a decade.
During the February 2025 State of Play presentation, a flashy new trailer forLost Soul Asideconcluded with a release date for the title: July 20, 2025. Additionally, in a new post on thePlayStation Blog, Bing shared his infectious excitement, reflecting on how the project went from a one-person dream and many sleepless nights to its major release being just around the corner. While the title will be available for PC, the post stresses thatLost Soul Asidewas made for PlayStation, with the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback providing more immersion for players in this fresh sci-fi fantasy world. Those picking upLost Soul Asidecan expect wildly fluid combat, memorable boss fights, and plenty of depth when it comes to character customization and strategic planning.
Lost Soul Aside Release Date
Those who pre-orderLost Soul Asidewill receive several bonuses, including main character Kaser’s original outfit as seen in the game’s 2016 announcement trailer, a starter pack of in-game currency, and a healing potion bundle. Players opting to pre-order the Digital Deluxe edition will get everything included in the Standard edition, along with Arena’s exclusive golden outfit, three unique weapon fragment skins, two useful in-game accessories, an artbook, and a digital soundtrack. Pre-orders will kick off on February 19 on both the PlayStation Store and PC storefronts, withLost Soul Asidepopping up on PlayStationat 10 AM EST and on PC at 11 AM EST.
In January, it was announced that the PC version ofLost Soul Asidehad seemingly removed thecontroversial PSN account linking requirementimplemented by so many other titles. If true, this means that Sony will be able to sell the game in countries not supported by the PlayStation Network, boosting its reach and sales potential and likely proving to be a hit with those against the practice.
