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Phantom Blade Zero gets slight delay, with S-Game determined to launch the "best version" on day one
Phantom Blade Zero has been delayed by 50 days, moving its release date from September 9, 2026, to October 29, 2026. S-Game CEO 'Soulframe' stated the delay is to allow for significant improvements to character models and environments, ensuring the best possible version of the Wuxia-inspired action RPG is available at launch. The new trailer also confirmed pre-orders will open this summer.
Phantom Blade Zero Delayed to October 29, Pre-Orders Open This Summer
Phantom Blade Zero has been delayed to October 29, 2026, from its original September 9, 2026 release date. Developer S-Game cited a need for further polishing of character models and environments as the reason for the delay. Pre-orders for the action RPG on PlayStation 5 and PC will open this summer, with a new trailer and a dedicated State of Play presentation planned.
Phantom Blade Zero Gets New Teaser; Full Trailer, Pre-Orders to Come Later this Summer
Developer S-Game has released a new teaser trailer for its upcoming hack-and-slash title, Phantom Blade Zero. A full trailer and pre-orders are expected later this summer. The game is confirmed to be a console exclusive for PlayStation 5 for at least 12 months, with a PC release also planned.
Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace Expansion – Everything You Need to Know
Everstone Studio is releasing the Imperial Palace expansion for Where Winds Meet on May 27th, with a second phase in early June. This expansion introduces a massive new area, Zhao Kuangyin's story, new activities like ice skating and cricket fighting, and challenging boss battles against The Blackclad, Dufu, the Cat Emperor, and Gilded Lament. Despite some areas feeling similar to previous content, the expansion maintains the game's core fundamentals with an engaging storyline and stylish wuxia presentation.
Where Winds Meet: Secrets of the Imperial Palace Unfold May 28 with PS5 Pro enhancements
The upcoming expansion for Where Winds Meet, titled Imperial Palace, will be released on May 28 and features enhancements specifically for the PlayStation 5 Pro. This expansion adds over one million square meters of explorable area, including the Kaifeng Imperial Palace, with over 3,000 dynamic NPCs. The PlayStation 5 Pro version will include ray-traced reflections and utilize PSSR super-resolution for improved visual clarity and stable performance around 60fps.
I couldn't love Dark Souls or Bloodborne, but Phantom Blade Zero is the action RPG I wanted them to be
Despite not being a Soulslike, Phantom Blade Zero shares many visual and environmental similarities with the genre, but differentiates itself with fast-paced, combo-driven combat and more forgiving gameplay. The author found the game's approach to be more accessible and enjoyable than traditional Soulslikes, offering the worldbuilding and storytelling without the punishing difficulty.
Spirit Beast World Launches Today After 1,400 Days of Development | HappyGamer
Spirit Beast World, a martial arts RPG with a wuxia theme, has launched on PC via Steam after 1,400 days of development. The game features seven major sects and promises a serious tactical experience. A 15% launch discount is available for a limited time.
Where Winds Meet sets April 30 for ‘Qinchuan’ Hexi finale update
Everstone Studio has announced that the next major update for Where Winds Meet, titled 'Qinchuan,' will be released on April 30. This update concludes the Hexi expansion with a new region featuring a dynamic four-season system, fresh story content focusing on the protagonist's origins, and new combat challenges for endgame players.
Where Winds Meet "Qinchuan" Update Sets April 30 Release Date for the Hexi Expansion Finale
Everstone Studio announced that the open-world Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet will release its final Hexi expansion chapter, 'Qinchuan,' on April 30th. This update introduces a dynamic four-season steppe map, new traversal skills, challenging campaigns, world bosses, and concludes the protagonist's origin story.
Phantom Blade Zero’s Side Quests Have a “Bigger, Macroscopic Impact” if Players Act With Honor
Phantom Blade Zero director and producer Soulframe Liang discussed how player choices, particularly those made with honor, will have a significant macroscopic impact on the main story and character relationships. The game, launching September 9th for PlayStation 5 and PC, will feature 20-30 hours of main story content, with side quests potentially extending playtime to 50 hours. S-Game confirmed that all in-game assets are hand-crafted without AI technology.
PS5's Phantom Blade Zero Gets Even Better with Drunken Sword Gameplay, Insane Motion Capture
A new behind-the-scenes video for Phantom Blade Zero showcases its unique drunken sword fighting style, extensive motion capture, and combat gameplay. The video also details the protagonist's 66-day lifespan and the narrative choices players can make in side quests. The game is set for a PlayStation 5 release on September 9th.
Phantom Blade Zero’s New Details Reveal the Thinking Behind Its Combat and Story
Phantom Blade Zero creator Qiwei Liang detailed the game's combat and story inspirations, including translating Chinese dragon dance movements and martial arts into gameplay. The narrative focuses on the protagonist Soul's final 66 days, with player choices in side quests shaping his 'Xia' or heroic spirit. Liang aims to bring the Wuxia genre's spirit globally.
Eastern Era Wuxia Survival Game Launches on Steam for $22.49
Eastern Era, a new wuxia-themed survival and management simulation game, has launched on Steam for PC. The game blends traditional martial arts elements with base-building and survival mechanics, tasking players with developing a martial arts sect. It is priced at $22.49 with a launch discount and promises a 30-50 hour main story experience, though Steam Deck support is planned for future updates.
Choose My Adventure: Where Winds Meet ends as intriguingly and confusingly as it started
This article expresses confusion and mixed feelings about the game Where Winds Meet, highlighting its beautiful visuals, engaging combat, and massive world, but criticizing its convoluted story, inconsistent tone, and poorly implemented progression systems. The author suspects machine translation issues and a generally confusing user interface contribute to the game's shortcomings, leaving them unsure if further exploration is warranted despite its potential.
Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it? New martial-arts-meets-Rimworld colony sim might be unique enough to work
Eastern Era, a new colony simulation game developed by FunYoo Games, has been released on Steam. The game combines Rimworld-like gameplay with a martial arts theme, tasking players with recruiting and training colonists. While not in Early Access, the game has a 'Mixed' review rating due to some bugs but shows promise for fans of the genre and Wuxia themes.
Where Winds Meet Interview: How the Team Is Expanding Its Wuxia Open World
Developers from Everstone Studio discussed the ongoing development of their wuxia open-world game, Where Winds Meet, at GDC. Lead Designer Chris Lyu and Head of Publishing Eric Zheng highlighted the game's global success on PC and mobile, player reception to its culturally grounded narratives, and plans for future expansions like Hexi. The team is committed to a regular content cadence, focusing on cosmetic microtransactions and expanding both single-player and multiplayer experiences while treating the game as a work of art.
Where Winds Meet Developers Chose Exploration Over Tutorials Ahead of Liangzhou Expansion
Where Winds Meet developers Everstone Studio and NetEase intentionally designed the game around player discovery rather than traditional tutorials. The open-world wuxia action RPG, available on PlayStation 5 and PC, encourages players to learn mechanics through exploration and interaction with the game world. The upcoming "Liangzhou" expansion, the second part of the Hexi expansion, is set to release on April 2, 2026, introducing new regions and content.
Choose My Adventure: Multiplayer and world roaming in Where Winds Meet is fun but limited
The author discusses their experiences with multiplayer and world roaming in Where Winds Meet, finding world roaming more enjoyable than the limited multiplayer activities available. While combat mechanics like parrying are engaging, the main story progression feels restrictive and uninteresting, leading to a desire for weapon changes to spice up gameplay.
Where Winds Meet Hexi Expansion Chapter 2: Liangzhou Launches April 2
Everstone Studio announced that the second chapter of the Where Winds Meet expansion, "Liangzhou," will launch on April 2, 2026. This update introduces a new snow-covered frontier region, expanding the Wuxia open-world adventure with new narrative content, gameplay systems, and enemies. The expansion also adds a new martial sect, the Raging Tides, and the Heng Blade weapon with unique combat mechanics, featuring action choreography by Stephen Tung Wai.
Choose My Adventure: Finding my kung fu feet and facing the murder horse in Where Winds Meet
The author revisits Where Winds Meet, initially finding its combat and multiplayer integration lacking but noting its potential and fanbase. Despite issues with localization and UI, they are re-engaging with the game's Soulslike-inspired combat and exploring different weapon options, including the coveted umbrella.