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, as announced by its developer, Ultizero Games. Initially set to launch next month after nearly a decade in development, the game's release has been pushed back to allow for additional polishing.

"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 the brainchild of 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 the Shanghai-based studio Ultizero Games, has seen his passion project grow from a solo endeavor to a major release. The game's journey was highlighted in a recent IGN interview with Yang Bing, where he discussed the long development process and the excitement surrounding the game, which has been compared to a blend of Final Fantasy characters and Devil May Cry combat since its viral reveal video 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 draws inspiration from its predecessors, focusing on aerial dodging, precision timing, combos, and countering, all set within large-scale boss fights. The narrative takes players across multiple dimensions, blending sci-fi elements with contemporary aesthetics. While the trailers leave much of the story to the imagination, Bing describes Kesar's journey as one of "redemption and discovery."