Details Revealed on the Game System, Difficulty Level, and Donnie Yen’s Involvement in the Yakuza-Style Action Game “Phantom Blade Zero”! Pre-orders Now Being Accepted

A " State of Play " special featuring the wuxia action game " Phantom Blade Zero " aired on the official PlayStation YouTube channel on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Details were revealed about the game's world, gameplay systems, and the involvement of Donnie Yen, a legendary figure in the world of kung fu.

Details on the wuxia action game "Phantom Blade Zero" have been revealed! What did the "State of Play" cover?

Details of the action RPG " Phantom Blade Zero "—whose gameplay systems had previously been kept under wraps—
were finally revealed during the "State of Play" broadcast on Thursday, August 18, 2026!

During "State of Play," the developers explained how to build combat setups in this dark wuxia action world and how to express your own unique playstyle.
They also revealed details about the "Wulin" world and Donnie Yen’s ( @DonnieYenCT ) involvement in the game.

Discover the appeal of "Phantom Blade Zero"! Action featuring a dark wuxia world and kung fu elements

The World of Wulin and Combat Options

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" Wulin," the setting for this game, is a dark wuxia world swirling with conflict and intrigue.
As the protagonist, "Soul," travels through this world, he encounters people seeking help.
Interact with them and complete some of the side quests!
This will open the path to a new story and deepen your understanding of this perilous wuxia world.

Additionally, hidden secrets lie scattered throughout Wulin…
By unraveling these secrets, you can get closer to the truth behind the events that sparked the story.

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As you explore the martial arts world, you can unlock 25 types of sub-weapons called “Phantom Edges,” in addition to over 30 types of main weapons!
Enhance your weapons and combine them with various accessories to build your ideal character setup.

Whether you take down enemies from a distance or use summons to fight alongside you, the combat options are diverse.
You can even rethink your choice of enhanced weapons or change your build!
Defeating certain enemies will reward you with new weapons, further expanding your options for taking on tough foes.
Part of the fun is finding your own fighting style while fending off assassins, those who have fallen into darkness, and martial arts masters plotting against the Souls.

Difficulty

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This game offers multiple difficulty levels to suit everyone from action game beginners to seasoned veterans.
If you simply want to enjoy the story, we recommend " Wayfarer " mode.
If you’re looking for a greater challenge, why not try " Hellwalker " mode, where you’ll face enemy AI that adapts more intelligently to the situation, or the " 66 Days " mode—a challenge you won’t want to take on lightly?

Kung Fu Consultant, Donnie Yen

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To capture the essence of authentic kung fu in this game, Hong Kong actor and film director Donnie Yen served as creative consultant.
Furthermore, through facial and motion capture, Donnie Yen himself portrays “Mo Yuan ”!
Be sure to check out the action in this game, which truly captures the essence of kung fu movies.

"Phantom Blade Zero" goes on sale October 29! Pre-orders now being accepted

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The wuxia action game "Phantom Blade Zero" will be released on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Pre-orders are now available on thePlayStationStore and Steam!
Why not create your own unique action style in this game, which is packed with the essence of kung fu?
Check the official "Phantom Blade Zero" X account ( @pbzero_official ) for the latest updates.