S-GAME gave first public gameplay demo of Phantom Blade Zero at S-PARTY 2025
Chinese developer S-GAME presented the most detailed demo of Phantom Blade Zero gameplay to the public during the S-PARTY 2025 event. This two-day event was held in Beijing where people got a chance to experience the game hands-on. The full version of the gameplay was shown for the first time, where blade combat, level design, boss fights, and Wuxia-style storytelling were all available to experience live.
- S-GAME gave first public gameplay demo of Phantom Blade Zero at S-PARTY 2025
- S-GAME designed Phantom Blade Zero in a new way, not just a Soulslike game
- What fans saw in Phantom Blade Zero gameplay: rooftop fights, speeding carriage combat, and shocking storyline
- What was new in Phantom Blade Zero demo at S-PARTY 2025
- Phantom Blade Zero difficulty settings are made for all types of players
- Phantom Blade Zero will have next big reveal at Gamescom 2025
- Phantom Blade Zero gameplay caught the attention of fans and the industry
IGN also posted a 22-minute gameplay video that showed hidden areas, secret items, and new powerful weapons from the demo. This Phantom Blade Zero gameplay demo was so detailed that it clearly showed the game’s overall vision.
S-GAME designed Phantom Blade Zero in a new way, not just a Soulslike game
S-GAME CEO Soulframe made it clear that Phantom Blade Zero is not only a Soulslike game. He said that their focus was on ARPG gameplay where there is a balance of traditional combat and cultural visuals. In the design process, they merged hack and slash mechanics with a multi-layered map structure, which made every level of the game feel like a cinematic experience.
Soulframe said he took inspiration from different genres, but what was made in the end was unexpected even for them. In the visuals, background, and fight sequences of the game, they added strong Wuxia culture based on Chinese martial arts.
What fans saw in Phantom Blade Zero gameplay: rooftop fights, speeding carriage combat, and shocking storyline
Fans saw in the gameplay that Phantom Blade Zero has action beyond just swords. In the game, players:
- Fight on rooftops while arrows are flying
- Fight enemies on a fast-moving carriage
- Uncover a secret that once shocked the world
The rhythm of the fights and the animations were smooth and natural, making every combat moment feel like a film scene. All of this was part of the Wuxia action game design, where both physical movement and visual storytelling are used together.
What was new in Phantom Blade Zero demo at S-PARTY 2025
S-GAME showed the biggest and most complete version of the Phantom Blade Zero demo at S-PARTY 2025. In this demo:
- New and exclusive boss fights were added
- Hidden locations and secret weapons were available to discover
- Level design had layered paths and branching exploration systems
This version of the gameplay was fully playable for the public, and fans tested it in real-time for the first time.
Phantom Blade Zero difficulty settings are made for all types of players
The game has difficulty levels for every type of player:
- Wayfarer: basic difficulty for casual players
- Gamechanger: balanced challenge for regular gamers
- Hellwalker: hardest mode for expert players, unlocked only after New Game+
These settings make Phantom Blade Zero different from traditional Soulslike games because here every player can experience the Wuxia action world in their own way.
Phantom Blade Zero will have next big reveal at Gamescom 2025
S-GAME has confirmed that they are also taking Phantom Blade Zero to Gamescom 2025. Their booth will be in Hall 6 (B-050G) with a size of 500 m². There:
- Over 60 demo stations will be available for public gameplay
- A full one-hour playable version of Phantom Blade Zero gameplay will be shown
- New boss fights and deeper story parts will also be presented
This event could be a global platform for Phantom Blade Zero, where the release date and launch plans may be revealed.
Phantom Blade Zero gameplay caught the attention of fans and the industry
Game is no longer just another ARPG. It has become a title that can take the Wuxia action RPG genre to a new level. At S-PARTY 2025, fans experienced a cinematic, fast-paced, and culturally rich gameplay.
Now everyone is waiting for Gamescom 2025 where they hope to get the final roadmap of the game.
Have you watched the Phantom Blade Zero gameplay demo? What do you think about its Wuxia style and boss fights? Share your feedback in the comments below.
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