November 1, 2026 — Sony Interactive Entertainment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Sony Interactive Entertainment") announced that the "Phantom Blade Zero: Lion Dance Master" pop-up event, jointly hosted by PlayStation and S-GAME, took place at Yu Garden's Golden Plaza in Shanghai from October 30 to October 31. Centered on traditional Chinese lion dance culture, the event brought game elements from "Phantom Blade Zero" into real-world settings. Through lion dance performances, intangible cultural heritage sharing, and fun interactive challenges, attendees experienced the unique charm of blending traditional lion dance skills with gaming entertainment. The pop-up installation will remain on display at Yu Garden until November 8.
PlayStation Partners with "Phantom Blade Zero" for "Lion Dance Master" Pop-up Event at Yu Garden in Shanghai
The event specially invited the Qiaotou Awakening Lion Troupe and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Team, who participated in the motion capture for the "Mask-Controlled Lion Dance Master: Blaze" boss battle in "Phantom Blade Zero." They shared traditional Awakening Lion culture, recreated distinctive scenes from the game through traditional techniques, and brought the appearance and movements of the "Lion Dance Master: Blaze" from the game to the real-world stage.
"Lion Dance Master" Comes to Yu Garden, Intangible Cultural Heritage Skills Make a Surprise Appearance
As a representative historical and cultural landmark in Shanghai, Yu Garden carries rich historical memories and traditional folk customs. The "Phantom Blade Zero: Lion Dance Master" pop-up event was held in front of the Nine Lions Pavilion at Yu Garden, providing a setting with local cultural characteristics for showcasing traditional lion dance skills. At the event, the Qiaotou Awakening Lion Troupe and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Team brought performances including pole-less lion dancing, high-pole lion dancing, and parades. Through rhythmic movements and techniques, they vividly recreated the image of the "Lion Dance Master" from the game while demonstrating the power and rhythm of traditional lion dancing.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Team and Qiaotou Awakening Lion Troupe perform lion dances at Yu Garden in Shanghai
In addition to the lion dance performances, the event featured a segment on sharing intangible cultural heritage. Tan Zhanfei, head coach of the Shenzhen Fuhai Qiaotou Awakening Lion Troupe and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Joint Team, as well as an inheritor of the Southern-style Awakening Lion intangible cultural heritage, introduced the history, traditional techniques, and cultural connotations of lion dancing to the audience, offering more people the opportunity to learn about this traditional Chinese cultural art up close.
Lion Dance Culture Sharing & Experience
Using Games as a Bridge, PlayStation Supports Innovative Expression of Traditional Culture
The dark wuxia action-adventure game "Phantom Blade Zero," developed by Chinese game studio S-GAME, officially launched on PS5 and PC platforms on October 29, 2026. Rooted in Chinese martial arts, the game blends traditional kung fu, boundless imagination, and distinct Eastern cultural elements to create a unique "Kung Fu Punk" aesthetic. The Jianghu is fraught with intrigue and hidden dangers; schemes and conspiracies intertwine, while love, hate, and fate remain entangled.
Players can use the PS5 to enter the world of Phantom Blade, uncovering the truth behind layers of mysteries and personally stepping into this grand Jianghu drama. With the PS5's ultra-high-speed SSD, enjoy a fast and smooth gaming experience; with the haptic feedback and adaptive triggers of the DualSense wireless controller, feel the subtle feedback during combat and the changing force of each move, making every clash of swords more immersive.
"Phantom Blade Zero" Game Boss Challenge: "Mask-Controlled Lion Dance Master: Blaze"
This "Lion Dance Master" pop-up event not only brought game scenes into reality but also provided traditional lion dance skills with an opportunity to be showcased to a wider audience. PlayStation and S-GAME hope that through high-quality games and engaging offline activities, they can offer young people new opportunities to understand and appreciate traditional Chinese culture.
PlayStation always adheres to its brand philosophy of "Play Has No Limits," striving to provide high-quality and diverse hardware products and game content for Chinese players to meet the needs of different types of gamers. In the future, PlayStation will continue to leverage its platform advantages and global resources to support more outstanding Chinese games in reaching the international stage, allowing more players worldwide to experience the unique charm of Chinese culture through gaming.
Sony Interactive Entertainment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
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