The release of Lost Soul Aside has sparked strong criticism. New data has emerged regarding the game's development budget, indicating that the project was created with a budget of approximately $8 million.
Lost Soul Aside was recently released with mixed reviews and a low number of players. A few days ago, the peak number on Steam reached just over 3000, but quickly halved. Many were disappointed, stating that the 10+ year wait was not justified. The game has a number of issues, although some elements deserve attention.
Unlike other Sony projects, Lost Soul Aside did not have a huge budget or a large team. According to sources, development cost only about $8 million.
An informant on the Bilibili portal reported the details. Initially, the game was a one-person project. Later, Sony took it under its wing, the team expanded, and the publisher made changes to the project, adhering to its vision.
The budget for Lost Soul Aside was approximately 20% of the cost of Black Myth: Wukong and about half the budget of Stellar Blade. Black Myth: Wukong cost about $40 million, confirming the $8 million estimate for Lost Soul Aside.
Many compare the game to Final Fantasy and Devil May Cry, but such comparisons are inappropriate due to the difference in budget and team size. The latest projects in these franchises were created by hundreds of developers.
