Phantom Blade Zero Could Be Next Black Myth

The success of Black Myth: Wukong reportedly led to a surge in investment in games like the stylish action RPG Phantom Blade Zero
Phantom Blade Zero is an upcoming PlayStation and PC-exclusive action RPG that looks like a stylish mix of Sekiro and Devil May Cry, but it's not a soulslike. Combat is lightning fast and the boss fight shown in the new gameplay video features multiple enemies who all attack you in perfect unison.
Phantom Blade Zero Could Be The Next Black Myth: Wukong
Phantom Blade Zero was first revealed back at Sony’s 2023 gaming showcase. At the time, the Chinese-made PlayStation 5 exclusive looked like another project heavily inspired by FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games.
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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.
Black Myth Wukong Success Reportedly Saw Phantom Blade Zero Given ‘Substantial’ New Investment
That’s according to Daniel Camilo, a China-based publisher and gaming consultant, who noted that his sources claim that Phantom Blade Zero netted extra investment due to Wukong’s success, while nothing that S-Game’s project was already in an advanced state of development at the time of Black Myth’s launch.
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