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Long-Awaited PS5 Exclusive RPG Out on PS Store, Players Love It
The highly anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusive action RPG, Phantom Blade Zero, has launched on the PS Store to a positive reception from players, achieving an average rating of 4.82/5 stars. The game is available for $59.99, with a Digital Deluxe Edition priced at $69.99, and features PS5 Pro enhancements.
How to complete the Phantom Blade Zero Whence The Weeping quest
This guide details how to complete the 'Whence The Weeping' quest in Phantom Blade Zero. The quest involves following the main story for many hours, eventually leading players to find three pieces of the Illusory Pipa and use it to progress through a barrier in Meigu Lake.
How to get the Mandate Encampment Gate key in Phantom Blade Zero
This guide details how to find the Mandate Encampment Gate key in Phantom Blade Zero. The key is not found in the Village of Lu but must be acquired after progressing through the story to the city of Pangzhen and defeating the boss Gu Wanyue, The Wailing Wraith. The key is located in a cellar room in the Pangzhen Backstreets.
Phantom Blade Zero immediately tops over half a million concurrent Steam players, beating Silksong and Slay the Spire…
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved a massive launch on Steam, peaking at over 595,000 concurrent players shortly after release. This impressive number places it among the biggest launches of 2026 and in the top 20 games ever on Steam by player peak, surpassing titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Slay the Spire 2. The game is also receiving critical acclaim and is predicted to have sold over one million copies pre-launch.
Phantom Blade Zero Protagonist Voice Actor Revealed as Sonic the Hedgehog's Roger Craig Smith
The protagonist of Phantom Blade Zero, Soul, will be voiced by Roger Craig Smith, known for his role as Sonic the Hedgehog, replacing Jay Maksenuk who voiced the character in earlier trailers. This change occurred as the game moved closer to its release.
Phantom Blade Zero dev says don't get the latest Nvidia drivers
The developers of the highly anticipated wuxia action RPG Phantom Blade Zero are advising players with Nvidia graphics cards to avoid the latest driver update (621.01). Instead, they recommend rolling back to version 617.42 for the best experience, citing potential negative impacts on gameplay. This advice contrasts with Nvidia's stated intention for the new driver to improve performance in titles like Phantom Blade Zero.
Phantom Blade Zero Fixes My Biggest Annoyance With Boss Fights
Phantom Blade Zero avoids common frustrations in boss fight design, offering a positive example for other game developers to follow. The game's approach to boss encounters is highlighted as a key strength.
Phantom Blade Zero explodes on Steam, and its creator is "deeply grateful" to his team
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant success, becoming Steam's top seller globally and reaching the second-highest concurrent player count shortly after launch. Game Director Liang expressed deep gratitude to his team, highlighting their passion and dedication throughout development, which began from a smaller student project. The game aims to deliver a powerful and cool action RPG experience rooted in Chinese wuxia, with features like adjustable difficulty and extensive PC customization options.
All weapons in Phantom Blade Zero and how to find them
This guide details all available weapons in the upcoming action RPG Phantom Blade Zero and provides information on how to acquire them. The article focuses on the game's weapon systems and progression.
Phantom Blade Zero Gets Off to a Flyer on Steam, Behind Only Counter-Strike 2 as the Most-Played Game
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant success on Steam shortly after its release, topping the best-selling games chart and reaching a peak concurrent player count of 448,000. This strong performance places it behind only Counter-Strike 2 in player numbers.
More Chinese success as Phantom Blade Zero enjoys a big launch and becomes one of Steam's most played games
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant success following its release, reaching over 431,000 concurrent players on Steam and topping the global best-sellers chart. Early reviews are mostly positive, with estimates suggesting over 1 million copies sold across PC and PlayStation 5. Meanwhile, Epic Games is doubling down on its use of controversial AI tools for game development, including Fortnite and Unreal Engine 6, despite developer and community concerns.
Best Phantom Blade Zero graphics settings for no lag and max FPS
This guide provides the best graphics settings for Phantom Blade Zero to achieve smooth gameplay with maximum frames per second. It focuses on optimizing visual performance for a lag-free experience.
Phantom Blade Zero New Game Plus explained
Phantom Blade Zero features a New Game Plus mode that players can access after completing the game by speaking to Inanis. This mode offers a more challenging journey through the Wulin, carrying over equipment, progression items, ability training, and archives, while resetting quests, maps, key items, and remaining days.
Phantom Blade Zero Gentle Thief quiz answers
This guide provides the correct answers for the Gentle Thief's quiz in Phantom Blade Zero. Answering all three questions accurately rewards the player with the Silent Wrap accessory, which reduces noise from footsteps and assassinations by 40%. The questions focus on the backstory of a character known as the Nimble Thief.
How to unseal the Village Lu well in Phantom Blade Zero
This guide details how to unseal the Village of Lu well in Phantom Blade Zero by completing three specific tasks. Players must defeat two bosses, Master Bi Hai of Kuye Temple and Master Bi Yuan of the Tianxuan Sect, and then destroy a stationary figure connected to the Engine Giant Remains in the northeast part of the map.
Where to find all Yu'er herbs in Phantom Blade Zero
This guide details the locations of three specific herbs needed for Yu'er's side quest in Phantom Blade Zero. Players must find the Blood Stopper Vine, Congealeaf, and Blemish Goldweed in the Weeping Creek Valley to complete the task and receive a reward.
How to get a bow in Phantom Blade Zero
This guide explains how to obtain the Feather Bow, the first Phantom Edge weapon in Phantom Blade Zero. Players must progress past the initial outpost, defeat The Axemaster, and reach the Sha-Chi Tower region to find the bow.
Phantom Blade Zero quest list - all main and side quests
This guide for Phantom Blade Zero lists all main story quests, secondary story quests, and side quests, including collectibles and Tales. The article aims to help players track their progress through the game's numerous activities.
All Phantom Blade Zero bosses in order
This guide details over 50 bosses in Phantom Blade Zero, listing them in order of appearance across various in-game regions. It provides tips on how to defeat each boss, including their attack patterns, weaknesses, and recommended strategies, along with the rewards obtained for overcoming them. The article also notes that nine additional bosses will be revealed post-launch.
I've spent over 50 hours in Phantom Blade Zero—here are my top 20 tips to conquer the Wulin
This guide offers over 20 tips for mastering Phantom Blade Zero, a martial arts action game that diverges from typical soulslike mechanics. It highlights key differences such as not losing souls upon death and the importance of exploration, combat strategies, weapon experimentation, and accessory customization to overcome challenges.
