As a longtime gaming enthusiast with a particular fondness for Asian RPGs, I must say I was quite taken aback by the recent “no one needs” Xbox controversy surrounding Phantom Blade Zero. The game, which I’ve been eagerly anticipating since its first reveal, has always struck me as a title that transcends platform boundaries.
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- The studio behind Phantom Blade Zero has taken to Twitter to deny the “no one needs” Xbox rumors.
- S-Games clarified that these “claimed statements” do not reflect its values or release strategies.
- The controversial statement was misreported due to bad translation and meant something else entirely.
The development team behind the game Phantom Blade Zero, known as S-Game, has used Twitter to clarify a growing debate about Phantom Blade Zero not being necessary on Xbox. In a recent statement, they’ve emphasized that a controversial claim—allegedly made by an anonymous developer at ChinaJoy 2024—does not concern them. According to S-Game, this statement does not align with their values or culture as they have yet to decide on which platforms Phantom Blade Zero will be released on.
A significant number of gamers and developers from the gaming community rallied together to express solidarity towards the Phantom Blade Zero team. The Community Manager of Palworld described this rapid industry involvement in the controversy as “surprisingly swift,” given the lack of definitive evidence. At present, the studio is diligently working on creating and distributing their RPG to a “widespread audience” of players.
On a side note, the game has been confirmed to make an appearance on Gamescom this month.
All This Controversy Happened Because Of Mistranslation
The whispers started after a Brazilian gaming website pointed out an apparent misunderstanding during the ChinaJoy 2024 conference interview with an unidentified developer, who seemed to have incorrectly translated Xbox as “a market with little interest.” Although it’s factual that Xbox Series X|S consoles are less popular in the Asian market compared to other major players, the intended meaning behind these words is subtler and more professional.
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Phantom Blade Zero will launch on both PlayStation 5 and PC platforms, with a tentative release date set for 2026. Initially, there were rumors that it would be exclusive to Sony, but this is not accurate. Although the game currently has no plans to come to Xbox, S-Game aims to make the RPG as widely available as possible, so an eventual release on Xbox is not entirely out of the question.
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2024-08-07 15:13