Phantom Blade Zero Director Says He Has Not Thought About GTA6 Release Window
The director's dismissal of the GTA6 release window is a notable stance in an industry where many publishers avoid launching near Rockstar's blockbuster, and it signals confidence in Phantom Blade Zero's ability to stand on its own quality.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
S-Game's Phantom Blade Zero director Qiwei Liang told PC Gamer he has not considered the November release of Grand Theft Auto VI, despite his game now launching October 29 after a delay from September 9. Liang said he is focused only on the game's quality and completeness, and that a one- or two-month delay allows for bug fixes and optimization. He also expressed concern about rising hardware prices and the need to make the game playable for as many players as possible without sacrificing quality.
Phantom Blade Zero director Qiwei Liang told PC Gamer he has not thought at all about Grand Theft Auto VI's November release window, even though his own game now launches October 29 after a delay from September 9. 'What I'm thinking about is only the quality of the work itself,' Liang said, explaining that a one- or two-month delay allows for bug fixes and optimization. He also voiced concern about rising hardware prices, saying the team needs to make the game playable for as many players as possible without sacrificing quality. Phantom Blade Zero is set for release on PS5 and Windows via Steam and Epic Games Store.
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