Phantom Blade Zero Reveals 11-Minute Trailer Alongside State of Play Announcement

Developer S-Game has released an 11-minute pre-order trailer for its highly anticipated title, Phantom Blade Zero. The trailer offers a glimpse into the game’s opening scene, cinematic cutscenes, thrilling action sequences, and intense boss battles. It was shared on YouTube by both the official Phantom Blade Zero account and actor Donnie Yen, who plays a pivotal role as Mó Yuan and serves as a creative consultant. His expertise in martial arts has significantly influenced the game’s combat mechanics.

Coinciding with the trailer’s release, the official PlayStation account on X announced an upcoming State of Play, much to the delight of fans eager for more information. Those interested in diving deeper into Phantom Blade Zero can catch the State of Play on August 17 at 10 p.m. ET. There are also rumors of a demo potentially being available after the event, as a demo page was reportedly published by mistake on PlayStation.

Phantom Blade Zero is set to be an action role-playing game that proudly showcases its wuxia influences. The Beijing-based studio behind it is known for the Rainblood series, which marked the beginning of indie game publishing in China. The franchise has since evolved into the Phantom Blade series, with Phantom Blade Zero being its most ambitious installment yet, following a mobile side-scrolling game.

Players can keep themselves entertained by analyzing the trailer and anticipating the State of Play until Phantom Blade Zero launches on October 29. For those who enjoyed the trailer, pre-orders are now open on PlayStation 5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The standard edition is priced at $59.99 and includes the Treasure Basin accessory and the Legacy outfit as pre-order bonuses. The deluxe edition, available for $69.99, offers the same bonuses along with the Wulin Legend and Blood-Steel Form outfits, plus a digital artbook and soundtrack. Pre-ordering on the Epic Games Store also rewards players with the Soul’s cosmetic set in Fortnite. In a time when game prices are on the rise, the $59.99 price tag for Phantom Blade Zero has been a pleasant surprise for fans.

However, there is some concern among the community regarding the availability of a physical edition. Currently, Phantom Blade Zero is only available for pre-order on digital platforms, and with Sony’s shift away from disc production, it’s uncertain whether a physical version will be released at launch, similar to the situation with Grand Theft Auto 6.