S-Game is finally unleashing its highly anticipated Kungfupunk action RPG. Phantom Blade Zero officially launches on October 29, 2026, for both PC and PlayStation 5. Players step into the role of Soul, an elite assassin framed for murder, revived by a mysterious healer, and cursed with exactly 66 days to live. The studio confirmed three…

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