Lost Soul Aside, the eagerly anticipated single-player action game for PC and PlayStation 5, has been delayed by three months, moving its release date from May 30 to August 29, 2025. Developer Ultizero Games made the announcement, citing the need for additional time to polish the game to meet their high standards.
"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 stated. "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 a passion project by solo developer Yang Bing, Lost Soul Aside has evolved into a significant title under Sony's China Hero Project. Bing, now the founder and CEO of Shanghai-based studio Ultizero Games, has seen his vision grow from a solo endeavor to a major reveal at Sony's State of Play broadcast. The game has garnered significant attention, with many praising its blend of Final Fantasy-esque characters and Devil May Cry-style combat, a hype that started building when Bing's initial reveal video went viral in 2016.
In Lost Soul Aside, players control the main character, Kesar, who wields a versatile, shape-shifting weapon that allows for different playstyles. Kesar is accompanied by a dragon-like companion named Arena, who can summon abilities to aid in combat. The game emphasizes aerial dodging, precision timing, combos, and countering, alongside epic boss battles. Set within a sci-fi narrative, Lost Soul Aside takes players across multiple dimensions, featuring a mix of contemporary aesthetics. While the trailers leave much of the story's direction a mystery, Bing describes Kesar's journey as one of "redemption and discovery."
IGN recently had the opportunity to sit down with Yang Bing to discuss the long development journey of Lost Soul Aside, highlighting the evolution from a solo creator's vision to a highly anticipated release.
