Get ready to witness the dawn of a new era in action gaming! We’re thrilled to announce that pre-orders for Phantom Blade Zero are officially live, and we’re pulling back the curtain with a special gameplay deep dive during a State of Play broadcast on August 17th. This isn’t just another trailer; it’s your chance to experience the intricate combat, dynamic world, and compelling story that makes Phantom Blade Zero truly unique.
A Legend in the Making: Donnie Yen Joins the Fight
You might have spotted a familiar face at the end of the pre-order trailer – the legendary Donnie Yen! Since 2023, Yen has served as creative consultant for Phantom Blade Zero, lending his unparalleled martial arts expertise and filmmaking prowess to our combat design. His goal? To deliver an authentic kung fu experience that will redefine action gaming. He also takes on the role of Facial & Motion Capture Actor for Mó Yuan, Soul’s father, bringing a level of realism and emotion that is simply breathtaking.
Donnie Yen lends his expertise to Phantom Blade Zero as both creative consultant and motion capture actor.
What you saw in the pre-order trailer was just a glimpse of what’s to come. Battling enemies atop speeding wagons, crossing blades with former comrades like The Hunt – these are just the opening moments of Soul’s epic journey. During the State of Play broadcast, we’ll introduce never-before-seen characters who are central to our story and showcase the incredible depth and customization options available for player builds.
Mark Your Calendars: Gameplay Deep Dive on August 17th
The Phantom Blade Zero gameplay deep dive State of Play will broadcast on August 17th at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET | August 18th at 3:00 AM BST / 10:00 AM Beijing Time / 11:00 AM JST. Tune in to the PlayStation Twitch and YouTube channels to witness the unveiling of this incredible game.
Prepare for an immersive experience with Phantom Blade Zero, coming to PlayStation 5.
Pre-Order Now and Claim Exclusive Rewards
Phantom Blade Zero launches on October 29, 2026, and is available to pre-order now on PlayStation 5. By pre-ordering, you’ll unlock the Treasure Basin accessory and the Legacy outfit early. Don’t worry if you miss out on the pre-order bonuses; both items can also be obtained through in-game progression.
We’re incredibly excited to share more of what we’ve been working on during our special State of Play broadcast. Join us on August 17th and prepare to enter a world of breathtaking action, compelling characters, and an unforgettable story!
A note regarding co-streaming and video-on-demand (VOD): This broadcast may include copyrighted content (e.g., licensed music) that Sony Interactive Entertainment does not control. We welcome our amazing co-streamers and creators, but licensing agreements outside our control could interfere with co-streams or VOD archives of this broadcast. If you’re planning to save this broadcast as a VOD to create recap videos, or to repost clips or segments from the show, we advise omitting any copyrighted music.
Source: PlayStation Blog
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