Phantom Blade Zero: Devs Address Xbox Misquote

S-Game Clarifies Misquoted ChinaJoy Comments Regarding Xbox

Following reports of controversial statements allegedly made by a Phantom Blade Zero developer at ChinaJoy 2024, S-Game has issued a statement on Twitter (X) clarifying the situation. Several news outlets initially reported that an anonymous source, purportedly from the development team, made negative comments about the Xbox platform. These reports varied, with some suggesting low Xbox interest in Asia, while others misinterpreted the statement as a declaration that Xbox was unnecessary.

S-Game's official statement emphasizes the company's commitment to broad game accessibility. They explicitly stated that the reported comments do not reflect S-Game's values or company culture, and that they haven't ruled out any platforms for Phantom Blade Zero. The studio is actively working on both development and publishing to ensure the widest possible player reach.

While S-Game didn't directly address the authenticity of the anonymous source, the underlying sentiment regarding Xbox's relatively low market share in Asia, particularly compared to PlayStation and Nintendo, holds some truth. Sales figures and distribution challenges in several Asian countries support this.

Speculation about an exclusive deal with Sony, fueled by S-Game's previous acknowledgment of Sony's support, has also been addressed. The studio has denied any exclusive partnership. They reiterated their plans to release Phantom Blade Zero on PC, in addition to PlayStation 5, in their Summer 2024 developer update.

Although an Xbox release hasn't been confirmed, S-Game's response leaves the possibility open, counteracting the negative perception created by the initial, misrepresented comments.