S-Game is listening to fans who want to have a snake-themed action game. It's the Year of the Snake this 2025 and guess what? We're getting Phantom Blade Zero in its "snake-themed" edition.

The fresh trailer reveals detailed graphics while showing how tough the game fights will be. Watching the trailer already holds players' attention though the game does not have a confirmed release date yet because of unfinished boss battle mechanics and weapon varieties.

Phantom Blade Zero's Latest Trailer is Now Available

'Phantom Blade Zero: Year of the Snake' Teases Early Trailer

The latest Phantom Blade Zero trailer celebrates the Year of the Snake with exciting new details about the game. The trailer showcases a boss battle featuring the Seven Judgments, a puppet master capable of summoning clones to fight the player. According to Eurogamer, the boss battle shows how intricate is the dodging and parrying mechanics in the game.

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Additionally, the trailer introduces new weapons themed around snakes, including:

• Soft Snake Sword: A sword-whip hybrid with a unique fighting style.
• White Serpent & Crimson Viper: Twin swords, offering an alternate combat experience.

These snake-inspired weapons are just a glimpse of the diverse arsenal players can expect in the game. The mix of traditional martial arts and imaginative weaponry adds depth to the gameplay, and the combat system looks as nail-biting as ever.

A Focus on Polish and Unreal Engine 5

While Phantom Blade Zero still doesn't have a firm release date, the game is clearly progressing well. In an email to Eurogamer, S-Game stated that the playable demos from last year showed the game is already a "polished title." However, the developer is taking advantage of Unreal Engine 5 to push the game's visual boundaries even further.

S-Game has also confirmed that the game will be enhanced for the PS5 Pro, ensuring that players on the next-gen console will experience the game with enhanced visuals that will make full use of the hardware's capabilities.

With an increased budget, the studio is going all out to ensure Phantom Blade Zero delivers a cutting-edge experience.

What Is Phantom Blade Zero?

Phantom Blade Zero is a hack-and-slash action game that features traditional Chinese martial arts techniques with the high-energy, fast-paced action seen in Hong Kong action films from the 1980s and 1990s. First announced by Sony in 2023, Phantom Blade Zero has been on the hype train ever since, particularly regarding its unique combat mechanics and aesthetic.

Unlike many recent action games, Phantom Blade Zero focuses on authenticity, with S-Game prioritizing the use of genuine cultural themes rather than diluting them for a broader global audience.

CEO Liang Qiwei (also known as Soulframe) said that these cultural elements are crucial for the game's identity, particularly as the studio seeks success on par with other notable titles like Black Myth: Wukong.

With its martial arts elements, cinematic storytelling, and visually stunning graphics, Phantom Blade Zero is shaping up to be a mouth-watering title in 2025, The Gamer reports.

The new trailer reveals just enough to get players excited, but we'll have to wait a bit longer for an official release date. In the meantime, S-Game continues to improve the game, making sure it's a polished and unforgettable experience.