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. Developer Ultizero Games made the announcement, explaining the need for additional time to polish the game after nearly a decade of development.
Originally set to launch next month, Lost Soul Aside has been a project that has captured the attention of gamers worldwide. In their statement, Ultizero Games expressed gratitude for the positive feedback and reiterated their commitment to delivering a high-quality gaming experience. "We are truly grateful for the positive response we've received from players all over the world since we announced Lost Soul Aside," the developer 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."
What began as the passion project of solo developer Yang Bing 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 release. Recently, IGN had the chance to interview Yang Bing, discussing the extensive development journey of Lost Soul Aside. The game's hype escalated from Bing's initial reveal video in 2016, which went viral, to a trailer reveal at Sony's State of Play broadcast. Many consider Lost Soul Aside an exciting blend of Final Fantasy characters and Devil May Cry combat.
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 support him in battle. The game emphasizes aerial dodging, precision timing, combos, and countering, featuring large-scale boss fights. Set within a sci-fi premise, Lost Soul Aside blends various contemporary aesthetics as it takes players across multiple dimensions. While the trailers offer glimpses of the game, the full story remains a mystery, with Bing describing Kesar's journey as one of "redemption and discovery."
