Lost Soul Aside's PC Release Drops PSN Linking Requirement
Lost Soul Aside, a Sony-published action RPG slated for a 2025 PC release, has reportedly dropped its controversial PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking requirement. This significant change expands the game's market reach, allowing Sony to sell the title in over 100 countries previously unsupported by PSN.
Developed by UltiZeroGames, Lost Soul Aside is a highly anticipated title born from PlayStation's China Hero Project. This Devil May Cry-inspired hack-and-slash game, in development for nearly nine years, will launch on both PS5 and PC. Sony's initial mandate for PSN linking on PC releases faced considerable player backlash due to the significant geographical limitations imposed.
The removal of the PSN requirement for Lost Soul Aside's PC version was initially observed on its Steam page. While initially listed as requiring PSN, the SteamDB update history reveals this requirement was swiftly removed. This makes Lost Soul Aside only the second Sony-published PC game to abandon this controversial policy, following a similar reversal for Helldivers 2.
This development is positive news for PC gamers in regions without PSN support. It also suggests a potential shift in Sony's approach to PC game releases. The poor PC performance of some PSN-linked PlayStation titles, such as God of War Ragnarok, which saw significantly lower player counts than its predecessor on Steam, may have influenced this decision. While Sony's reasoning remains unconfirmed, the move likely prioritizes maximizing player reach and sales potential for Lost Soul Aside.
