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. Originally slated for release next month after nearly a decade in development, the game's launch has been pushed back to ensure additional polish and meet the high standards set by the studio.
"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 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 from a viral reveal video in 2016 to a featured spot at Sony's State of Play broadcast has built considerable hype, with many praising its blend of Final Fantasy-esque characters and Devil May Cry-style combat.
In Lost Soul Aside, players control the protagonist Kesar, who wields a versatile, shape-shifting weapon that allows for dynamic playstyle changes. Accompanying Kesar is a dragon-like companion named Arena, who can summon abilities to aid in combat. The game emphasizes aerial dodging, precision timing, combos, and countering, all set within large-scale boss fights. Its narrative weaves a sci-fi premise with contemporary aesthetics, taking players across multiple dimensions. While the trailers offer glimpses into the game's world, Yang 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 road to launch, highlighting the evolution of Lost Soul Aside from a solo creator's vision to a highly anticipated title.
