Ultizero Games and PlayStation are rolling out what the studio calls the "biggest free update yet" for Lost Soul Aside tomorrow, November 18, 2025. The patch centers on a new wave-based challenge, Surge of Voidrax, and brings a suite of gameplay, visual and quality‑of‑life improvements designed to address criticisms from the game's mixed launch.
Surge of Voidrax: a 100‑wave endurance test
The headlining addition is Surge of Voidrax, a 100‑wave mode that pits players against increasingly tough enemies and familiar bosses from the campaign. Key features of the mode:
- 100 back‑to‑back waves of enemies, each tougher than the last.
- All four main weapons and the full skill tree unlocked from the start, so players can experiment with builds immediately.
- Intermissions between waves open Liana’s Shop, where you can refill potions, change accessories, boost Arena Power, or purchase weapons.
- Cosmetic rewards: clearing specific waves for the first time grants Phantom Cards that can be used to craft exclusive interdimensional appearances at Liana’s Workshop.
- Option to skip the prologue and jump straight into combat for players who want immediate action.
- Voidrax Pathfinder, a navigation aid that guides players to objectives and helps unlock puzzles.
- New skins and weapon accessories, including classic Crystal weapons and armor/knight costumes.
- Revamped cutscenes with improved character expression animations, enhanced lighting and shadow, and environmental voice lip‑syncing.
- Customizable controls and refinements to core combat actions like rolling and double jumps, with adjustments to weapon feel for the Scythe and Greatsword to smooth combos.
"Surge of Voidrax isn’t just a mode; it’s a true test of skill, strategy, and perseverance. How far can you go?" said Yang Bing, game director and CEO of Ultizero Games, in the announcement on the PlayStation Blog.
Broader improvements: combat, cutscenes and accessibility
Alongside the gauntlet, the update introduces a number of changes aimed at making Lost Soul Aside feel tighter and more cinematic:
Yang Bing described the patch as "packed with sincerity," saying the team has taken player feedback on board to make the adventure "sharper, richer, and more seamless."
Why the update matters
Lost Soul Aside launched in August after a long development and received a mixed critical reception. On Metacritic it averaged around the low 60s, and public feedback on storefronts has been divided, with many reviewers praising moments of strong action and visuals while calling out performance issues, uneven combat weight, and narrative shortcomings.
The new update directly targets several of those critiques: combat tuning, performance and control options are typical fixes players expect after a rough launch, while the wave mode and cosmetics aim to extend longevity for those who enjoyed the core systems. Some outlets and players have compared the effort to post‑launch turnarounds such as No Man’s Sky — framing this as an attempt to rebuild momentum and goodwill.
Platforms, availability and what players can expect
The update is scheduled to go live November 18. Lost Soul Aside is available on PlayStation 5 (and on PC), and Ultizero has indicated the update will be distributed broadly so players on supported platforms can access the new mode and improvements. The announcement and full patch details were published on the PlayStation Blog.
For players who were put off by the game's initial rough edges, Surge of Voidrax and the quality‑of‑life enhancements provide clear reasons to revisit the title. For fans who enjoyed the launch, the update offers more content and customization to experiment with.
Whether these changes will shift the game's critical standing remains to be seen, but Ultizero's public commitment to listening to feedback and shipping substantial free content is a tangible step toward addressing the earliest concerns.