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Chinese AAA wuxia action game Phantom Blade Zero launches on PS5 and PC
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Phantom Blade Zero is a big action game from the Chinese studio S-GAME. It came out on October 29 for PlayStation 5 and PC. It mixes Chinese martial arts with dark fantasy.
What happened
S-GAME launched Phantom Blade Zero on October 29 for PlayStation 5 and PC. The game is a wuxia action game, which means it is built around Chinese martial arts heroes. The studio calls its style "kungfupunk," a mix of kung fu and dark, gritty fantasy. The player controls Soul, an assassin who is framed for killing his organization's leader. He has 66 days to find out who is behind the plot.
Key numbers and facts
- Standard PC edition: RMB 268 in China
- Deluxe edition: RMB 328 in China
- Stories timer: 66 days to solve the conspiracy
- Platforms: PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, WeGame, TapTap PC)
What the game is about
In the game, combat is fast. Players use swordplay, chains of martial arts moves, and quick switches between weapons. The game is built with Unreal Engine 5, a popular tool that game makers use to create detailed graphics.
Why it matters
This is a large game made by a Chinese studio and released on major consoles and PC at the same time. It shows that Chinese martial arts stories can reach players around the world. Its launch on several PC stores also shows how many ways players can buy games today.
What to watch
- How well the game sells on PlayStation 5 and PC
- Player reviews of the combat and story
- Whether the studio adds updates or new content later
Glossary
- wuxia
- A style of Chinese stories about heroes who use martial arts.
- Unreal Engine 5
- A game-making tool that helps create realistic graphics.
- Steam
- A large online store where people buy and download PC games.
- Epic Games Store
- An online store for PC games run by Epic Games.
- TapTap
- A Chinese platform for finding and downloading games.