A thrilling new look at Phantom Blade Zero has emerged, much to the delight of fans eagerly awaiting its release. The latest gameplay trailer, packed with a jaw-dropping boss fight, hints that we’ll finally learn the game’s launch date in 2025. Originally, S-GAME, the talented team behind this title, had penciled in a fall 2026 release window. It seems we’ll just have to be patient as the developers finalize the exact date for this much-anticipated game, set to hit PlayStation 5 and PC.
First introduced during the 2023 Sony State of Play, Phantom Blade Zero has been turning heads ever since. The game invites players into the world of Soul, an assassin wrongfully accused of murdering his teachers. It masterfully combines elements of Chinese Kung Fu and steampunk, creating what the developers fittingly term a kungfupunk Wuxia universe. This intriguing mix has drawn comparisons to titles like Sekiro and Ninja Gaiden, which can only mean good things for action aficionados.
This time around, S-GAME dropped a six-minute gameplay reel chock-full of exhilarating action, culminating in a teaser for the release date announcement in 2025. Last year’s buzz during the Summer Game Fest set a fall 2026 target, but with no firm date, who knows how the schedule might shift? Whether it’s brought forward or delayed, the anticipation builds.
The new footage showcases an intense boss battle where our hero demonstrates a breathtaking array of moves. Initially thought to be a Soulslike venture, Phantom Blade Zero’s dynamic, rapid combat aligns more closely with the hack-and-slash excitement of Ninja Gaiden. Speaking of the game, S-GAME’s CEO, Soulframe Liang, gave a perfect description: “Ninja Gaiden combat on a Souls game map,” capturing the essence and the excitement.
The action, themed around the “Year of the Snake,” features the protagonist wielding serpent-themed weapons. Following the vibrant encounter, the protagonist showcases an impressive array of weapons, such as the bendy Soft Snake Sword and the formidable White Serpent and Crimson Viper blades, which allow for a dual-wielding style. S-GAME has assured fans that while blades are central to gameplay, shachi weapons like cannons, lances, and hefty hammers will also pepper the experience, with over 20 types enhancing the combat’s depth.
Phantom Blade Zero promises to stand out in a crowded field, brimming with potential and excitement. All eyes are now on the upcoming release date, as everyone eagerly awaits what could be another hit in the making.
