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When modders create a "modded starter save" file for a game, they will specify the CUSA code it's compatible with. A simple search for "Shadow Of The Colossus Modded Starter Save [CUSA08809]" confirms which region's game the save file is for.. This prevents a player from accidentally trying to load a European save file onto a US copy of the game (which would have a different CUSA code).
The part number is not random noise. It is a blueprint. It tells us we have a 100V, 100A Electro-Pneumatic or Power unit, 88mm deep, certified for the US and Canada, with zero smart options.
+-------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS (CUSA08809) | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | | Developer: Bluepoint Games / Team Ico | | Release Year: 2018 | | Platform: PlayStation 4 (Fully Backward Compatible with PlayStation 5) | | Genre: Action-Adventure / Art Game | +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Core Gameplay and Narrative Concept ep9000cusa0880900sotc0000000000eua0100v0100
Since the rest of the string contains metadata and licensing info (like versioning and region codes), here is an article focusing on the product this code represents. Gran Turismo Sport : A Legacy of Competitive Racing The identifier
There are online tools where you can paste the string to see the manufacturer's name and the product type. When modders create a "modded starter save" file
The trailing strings monitor asset iteration, ensuring that users receive the correct build when purchasing or reinstalling software.
The presence of 0000000000 immediately after SOTC suggests a placeholder for a that has been zeroed out for privacy or in documentation. In real units, those zeros would be replaced with a unique ID. The part number is not random noise
: The specific game asset identifier, where "SOTC" stands directly for the game's title acronym, Shadow of the Colossus .
Frequently a placeholder for specific "Standard of Technical Compliance" or "Serial Order Tracking Code," where the zeros are replaced by sequential, unique identifiers during production.