Phantom Blade Zero has lived in my head rent free since Summer Game Fest 2024. I took the action game for a spin on the ground, and its fast pace, dazzling combat, and stunning visuals cemented it as one of my most-anticipated games. But the world has changed a lot since 2024 – I’m hesitant to use the word ‘progressed.’ We’ve seen several prominent studios integrate generative AI into their workflows: Pearl Abyss recently got called out for using AI-created art in Crimson Desert, and the likes of Krafton have been transparent about their plans to heavily invest in the technology. It left me a little worried about Phantom Blade Zero – especially given that NetEase and Tencent have stakes in S-Game.
Phantom Blade Zero isn’t using AI: “Human artistry is the value itself”
10 April 20260

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