Phantom Blade Zero Offers Extended Playtime with Tailored Difficulty

Get ready for Phantom Blade Zero, boasting four difficulty settings and exciting gameplay features! This 2025 release promises a thrilling experience. Read on for the latest development updates.

Phantom Blade Zero: A Combo-Driven Action Game, Not a Soulslike

Contrary to initial Soulslike comparisons due to its dark aesthetic and challenging combat, Phantom Blade Zero offers four difficulty levels: Easy, Ordinary, Difficult, and Extremely Difficult. Game Director Soulframe clarified on Twitter that the game is not a Soulslike, aiming instead for "combo-driven, heart-pumping combat that is hectic, rewarding, and exhilarating." While inspired by Soulslike games in its level design (multi-layered maps, multiple paths, hidden areas), the core gameplay is distinct. Soulframe described it as "Ninja Gaiden Combat on a Souls Game Map," blending hack-and-slash action with expansive exploration.

Extensive Gameplay: Weapons, Playtime, and More

Players can choose from over 30 primary and 20 secondary weapons, each with unique combat properties. Expect a substantial 20-30 hours for the main story, with an additional 20-30 hours of side content. Boss fights feature at least two phases, allowing players to restart from the second phase upon death. A new "Li Wulin" mode lets players rematch defeated bosses, potentially unlocking hidden challenges. A game mechanic influencing the ending is also confirmed, though details remain scarce.

Year of the Snake Gameplay Trailer and Future Announcements

The "Year of the Snake Gameplay Trailer" showcases Soul, the protagonist, battling the "Chief Disciple of The Seven Stars," and highlights weapons like the "Soft Snake Sword" and "White Serpent and Crimson Viper." A 2025 release is hinted at, and Soulframe promises further exciting announcements and previously unseen reveals.

Phantom Blade Zero is currently under development for PlayStation 5, with a PC release planned. The official release date remains unannounced. Stay tuned for further updates on our Phantom Blade Zero page.