After nearly a decade in development, Lost Soul Aside is finally poised for launch. Initially the brainchild of solo developer Yang Bing, this ambitious project has blossomed into a major Sony-published title under the company's "China Hero Project." Bing now leads the Shanghai-based studio Ultizero Games as its founder and CEO.
With the May 30th release date on PlayStation 5 and PC fast approaching, IGN sat down with Yang Bing to discuss the game's lengthy journey. Years of development went into this single-player action game, evolving from a solo creator's vision to a captivating trailer reveal at Sony's State of Play. The hype has steadily built, with many praising Lost Soul Aside as a thrilling blend of Final Fantasy characters and the exhilarating combat of Devil May Cry – a comparison that emerged even after Yang Bing's initial reveal video went viral in 2016.
Aided by a translator, IGN spoke with Yang Bing about the origins of Lost Soul Aside, its inspirational sources, the challenges faced by the team over the years, and much more.
