Phantom Blade Zero Devs Clarify Xbox Misquote

S-GAME clarifies controversial ChinaJoy 2024 comments regarding Xbox. Let's examine the unfolding events and the developer's official response.

S-GAME Addresses the Uproar

Misinterpretations of ChinaJoy Comments

Following reports from multiple media outlets covering ChinaJoy 2024, S-GAME, the studio behind Phantom Blade Zero and Black Myth: Wukong, released a statement on Twitter (X). These reports stemmed from comments allegedly made by an anonymous Phantom Blade Zero developer.

The studio's statement emphasizes their commitment to broad accessibility: "These purported statements do not reflect S-GAME's values or culture," it reads. "We are dedicated to making our game available to all players and haven't ruled out any platforms for Phantom Blade Zero. We're diligently working on development and publishing to ensure maximum player reach at launch and beyond."

The initial controversy arose from a Chinese news outlet's report, translated by fans, stating a lack of Xbox interest. This was amplified by outlets like Aroged, and further distorted by Gameplay Cassi's misinterpretation.

While S-GAME neither confirms nor denies the anonymous source, the underlying sentiment holds some truth. Xbox's market share in Asia significantly trails PlayStation and Nintendo. Sales figures in Japan illustrate this disparity. Furthermore, limited Xbox retail presence across much of Asia has hindered its growth.

Speculation of an exclusive deal with Sony intensified the controversy. Although S-GAME previously acknowledged Sony's support, they've denied exclusive partnership rumors. Their Summer 2024 update confirmed plans for PlayStation 5 and PC releases.

Although an Xbox release remains unconfirmed, S-GAME's response leaves the possibility open.