Hour-long gameplay videos of Phantom Blade Zero have surfaced online, giving fans the clearest look yet at what’s to come. Developed by Chinese studio S-Game, Phantom Blade Zero is an upcoming wuxia ARPG built in Unreal Engine 5, with a fast-paced, over-the-top combat system that has already attracted the industry’s attention. PBZ is set to release on PlayStation 5 and PC, with an official release date expected in 2025, and a likely launch window of 2026.
Originally announced in the 2023 PlayStation State of Play, Phantom Blade Zero has been described as a “wuxia action game,” merging inspirations from multiple genres to form something unique. S-Game has shared snippets of Phantom Blade Zero’s gameplay in the past, including a full boss fight earlier this year, but none have been quite as much of a deep dive as what’s circulating now.
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Multiple YouTube channels, including GamersPrey, have uploaded 50 to 60-minute Phantom Blade Zero demo gameplay recordings online, showcasing the game’s combat systems, level design, and enemy variety. These videos are from...
