PC Gamers Rejoice: Sony Game Goes Cross-Platform

Lost Soul Aside Drops PSN Account Linking Requirement for PC

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 emerging from PlayStation's China Hero Project. This Devil May Cry-inspired hack-and-slash game has been in development for nearly nine years. While Sony funds and publishes the game for both PS5 and PC, the initial implementation of mandatory PSN account linking for PC titles last year met with considerable player backlash.

The removal of the PSN requirement for Lost Soul Aside's PC version was initially noticed on SteamDB. The game's Steam page briefly mentioned the PSN link before swiftly removing the requirement the following day, shortly after a new gameplay trailer debuted in December 2024.

A Shift in Sony's PC Strategy?

This marks only the second time Sony has reversed its PSN account linking policy for a PC game, the first being Helldivers 2. This suggests a potential softening of Sony's stance on the requirement, particularly given the underwhelming PC performance of titles like God of War Ragnarok, which saw significantly fewer Steam players than its predecessor. The decision to allow Lost Soul Aside to bypass the requirement likely stems from a desire to maximize the game's player base and sales potential. The exact reasons behind this change remain unconfirmed. However, the move is undoubtedly welcomed by PC gamers in regions previously excluded due to PSN limitations.