S-GAME reveals at ChinaJoy 2023 that a demo will be coming for the Action-RPG Phantom Blade Zero in 2024.

Phantom Blade Zero Demo Set for 2024

The kungfupunk Action-RPG Phantom Blade Zero made an appearance at ChinaJoy 2023. The title which debuted during Playstation’s May Showcase, is a mix of Wuxai-styled combat mixed in with some steampunk. A 30-minute demo is planned for sometime in 2024. The title will be coming to both PC and PS5.

The prequel, a side-scrolling action game called Phantom Blade: Executions is expected to release on PS5. PS4, PC via Steam, as well as iOS and Android in 2023.

Director of Phantom Blade zero confirms a 30 minutes playable demo of the project will be available on 2024! pic.twitter.com/4ifrQojGTp

— Phantom Blade Zero (@pbzero_official) July 30, 2023

According to a recent interview with Wccftech, the title which is being developed with Unreal Engine 5, is aiming to support two modes, 2K at 60 fps and 4K at 30 fps. However, this may not be set in stone as the devs are still trying to get Phantom Blade Zero running at 4K at 60 fps.

Developer Soulframe also discussed the difference between switching from purely mobile development to PC and consoles. They highlighted how the experience means more freedom in terms of “actual creativity” and finding the switch more enjoyable compared to the “troubles” that came with mobile development. There are also fewer hardware limitations, now being able to make games run on more intensive platforms.

If you were wondering about character progression, Phantom Blade Zero will focus on Action-RPG with “character progression elements”. While they didn’t go into detail how this will be carried out, you can expect a rich storyline and gameplay. You will also be able to team up in co-op but it looks like the main campaign will be a solo experience.

We will design multiplayer experiences for some endgame content.

Soulframe Liang – CEO of S-Game – Interview via Wccftech

In case you missed it, Phantom Blade Zero follows the path of Soul who escapes the clutches of The Order. This ex-assassin doesn’t leave unscathed. He stumbles upon a mystic healer who has the power to save him…But there’s a catch. He has 66 days to live, to find out the truth behind what went down.

Developer S-Frame is relatively new to PC/console development, focusing on mobile games in the past. However, they are looking to bring their mix of Wuxia-styled combat and gorgeous dark fantasy visuals to current platforms in what they dub “kungfupunk“. Inspirations are drawn from games such as Nioh, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Ninja Gaiden. Throw in some classic Hong Kong films, Japanese manga and some John Wick revenge plot, you’ve got a smorgasbord of martial arts combat.

Phantom Blade Zero will be heading to PC and PS5. No release date has been announced but a demo is expected to launch in 2024.

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