The domestic wuxia AAA title "Phantom Blade Zero" officially launched on October 29. On its fourth day of release, it set a new record on Steam, reaching an all-time peak concurrent player count of 833,000. The online player trend has shown a steady, step-like increase, setting a new high for domestic buy-to-play single-player games.
"Phantom Blade Zero" topped the Steam global bestsellers list even before its release. Since its official launch, the game has accumulated over 400,000 reviews on Steam, with an overall rating of "Very Positive." While initial media reviews were mixed, causing slight fluctuations in its Metacritic average score, player reception has continued to improve as more players complete the game.
"Phantom Blade Zero" has received widespread acclaim for its wuxia combat, off-hand weapon system, and stunning visuals. The community remains highly active, with a constant stream of speedruns, Easter eggs, and MODs keeping player engagement at a high level.