Yesterday, Phantom Blade Zero developer S-Recreation launched a brand new have a look at its upcoming high-speed motion recreation. At 11 minutes lengthy, it is packed to the brim with flashy fight, uniquely designed enemies, and new story particulars (which have been scarce to date). The trailer ends with the reveal that Donnie Yen, an actor (John Wick 4, Rogue One) and martial artist, will seem within the recreation as Mó Yuan, offering the voice, face mannequin, and movement seize. Yen can also be listed as a inventive guide. You may view the trailer beneath.
These set items are intense to an virtually comical diploma, reminding me of an animated present and even a few of Resident Evil’s zaniest motion sequences. That mentioned, it sounds just like the trailer’s opening encounter is not even that far into the sport. An accompanying post on the PlayStation blog from S-Recreation founder and CEO Soulframe Liang provides that, “Battling enemies atop a rushing wagon and crossing blades with former comrades like The Hunt are simply the opening moments of Soul’s journey.”
The submit continues to element a particular Phantom Blade Zero State of Play. The livestream airs subsequent week on Monday, August 17 at 7 p.m. PT/ 10 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. CST (notice: that final begin time technically takes place on Tuesday, August 18), and “will introduce never-before-seen characters central to our story whereas exhibiting simply how expressive gamers might be with their particular person builds.”
When you missed it within the trailer’s title, Phantom Blade Zero is out there to pre-order now. Doing so will unlock the Treasure Basin accent and Legacy outfit early, although Liang says each objects may also be obtained by way of common gameplay.
Phantom Blade Zero launches on October 29 on PS5 and PC. For extra on the sport, check out our preview from last year, once we traveled to China to see its motion-capture studio in particular person.
