Phantom Blade Zero PS5

Having sold over 20 million units, it is reported that the success of Black Myth: Wukong prompted Phantom Blade Zero developer S-Game to receive additional funding to make its PS5 title, with investors keen to capitalise on the growth of video game development in China. A tweet from publishing and gaming consultant Daniel Camilo (via VGC) explained that while Phantom Blade Zero had already accrued a good amount of funding, it received another wave off the back of Black Myth: Wukong's success.

Referring to discussions with two sources, Camilo added: "The tremendous success of Wukong in China in particular signaled to many investors that AAA gaming is the new golden egg." It's claimed that even before Black Myth: Wukong released, the excitement surrounding the title prompted investment in Phantom Blade Zero and other Chinese projects.

"Finally — and I emphasize — allegedly, the studio even had to turn down investors after Wukong released, as so many came rushing to join this new wave of AAA Chinese development hype," he said.

Phantom Blade Zero is a PS5 console exclusive that will also be released on PC, though a release date isn't known yet. Earlier today it released a new trailer to mark the Year of the Snake, which has once again impressed. The footage is said to reveal "significant upgrades in visual quality — textures, models, and lighting — designed to meet true next-generation standards"

Other promising PS5 projects from Chinese developers include Lost Soul Aside, Where Winds Meet, and WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. Are you looking forward to Phantom Blade Zero first and foremost? Let us know in the comments below.

[source x.com, via videogameschronicle.com]