Phantom Blade Zero Could Be Next Black Myth

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.
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.
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.
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Black Myth: Wukong Success Granted Phantom Blade Zero Dev Extra Funding, It's Claimed
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.
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Black Myth Wukong is a take on Chinese mythology as players walk the path of the Destined One and his Journey to the West.
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