Lost Soul Aside Patch 1.008 For PC And PS5 Fixes Several Bugs

In modern-day gaming, it is very rare that you see a game launch in a completely playable state that also has no bugs. While it is almost inevitable that a few bugs will slip through the cracks, what is important is how good the game's support is post-launch.

Even though there are games like Borderlands 4, where Randy Pitchford will blame players' "old hardware" for their poor optimization. There are also cases like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which are delivering regular patches to get the game in the best state as fast as they can.

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Luckily, Lost Soul Aside falls in the latter category, as it has only been 4 days since their last patch, and a new one is already out that addresses some awkward bugs while also optimizing gameplay.

Lost Soul Aside Patch 1.008 Brings Several Bug Fixes And Gameplay Optimizations For PC And PS5

Lost Soul Aside Patch 1.008 Fixes Game Breaking Bugs And Optimizes Gameplay

Lost Soul Aside posted on X (formerly Twitter) and Steam, the game's patch notes for patch 1.008:

PS5 & PC - Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue in Nightmare Difficulty Chapter 4: Entropis Dimension where certain mechanics might not trigger correctly during a specific boss battle.
- Fixed an issue where loading a save in specific locations of Chapter 1: Chronocore Dimension could cause Kaser to fall out of the map.
- Fixed an issue in Chapter 4: Redstone Mines where Kaser’s position could shift significantly after a cutscene.
- Fixed an issue in Chapter 2: Skycrest Badlands where Gethya's hair and glasses might not display properly in certain scenes.
PS5 & PC - Gameplay Optimizations
- Adjusted the damage values of Poleblade, optimized combat experiences.
- Optimized the trigger frequency of Arena's free talk dialogue to enhance gameplay experience.
- Adjusted Drogo's damage stats for better game balance.
- Adjusted the time window for Greatsword’s Burst Pursuit, improving combat experience.
PC-Specific Fix
- Fixed a performance issue occurring on specific CPUs.

Checking the comments on the post, most fans are happy with the regular updates, while others were reporting some bugs that they feel need to be addressed in future fixes.

As for the reviews on Steam, it had Mixed reviews at the time of writing this article. While most of the players are happy about the gameplay, the main concerns are around the game's optimization and poor performance, or how the gameplay loop can feel too simple and repetitive.

Considering the frequency of their updates, if the developers could just improve the performance on PC, it won't be long before Lost Soul Aside jumps from mixed to more positive reviews on Steam.