Anticipation surrounding Ultizero Games' Lost Soul Aside is growing, especially after its prominent feature in PlayStation's February State of Play and the announcement of its May 30 release date. However, excitement is mixed with frustration as news of region-locking on Steam emerges, limiting access for gamers in many countries.

While Lost Soul Aside is poised to be a thrilling PlayStation release, the game's handling on other platforms has raised concerns.  Despite not requiring a PlayStation Network account to play on Steam,  Lost Soul Aside will be region-locked, effectively barring access for players in a significant number of countries. This has led to growing dissatisfaction among fans eager to experience the title.

A recent report from Tech4Gamers confirms that Lost Soul Aside's Steam release is region-locked, affecting over 130 countries.  Although workarounds like creating alternate Steam accounts in supported regions exist, many find this solution inconvenient and a barrier to simply enjoying the game.

This news dampens the excitement for a game touted as one of PlayStation's biggest releases of the year. Lost Soul Aside's stylish character action gameplay, reminiscent of Devil May Cry, has generated significant hype.  The potential for the game to achieve the success of titles like Stellar Blade and Black Myth: Wukong is now overshadowed by this accessibility issue.

The situation raises questions about Sony's publishing strategy and responsiveness to player concerns. While some controversies, such as the PlayStation Network account-linking issue, have prompted responses from Sony, the region-locking of Lost Soul Aside appears to be a decision the company is unlikely to reverse.  This has drawn comparisons to the PC release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, with some critics pointing to a broader reluctance on Sony's part to engage with certain markets, opting instead for the workaround of alternate accounts.  Despite these challenges, players remain hopeful that Lost Soul Aside will receive the launch it deserves.