{
  "id": 627044,
  "title": "Phantom Blade Zero just dropped a huge secret: Hong Kong legend Donnie Yen has been guiding its kungfupunk stunts since 2023",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/phantom-blade-zero-just-dropped-a-huge-secret-hong-kong-legend-donnie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T02:09:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/phantom-blade-zero-just-dropped-a-huge-secret-hong-kong-legend-donnie-yen-has-been-guiding-its-kungfupunk-stunts-since-2023/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Phantom Blade Zero, an upcoming action game, has revealed a surprise casting announcement. Donnie Yen, a renowned Hong Kong action star known for roles in iconic films like Ip Man and John Wick 4, will be lending his creative expertise as a creative consultant for the game's kung fu choreography, according to a trailer unveiled today. This collaboration with Yen's stunt team, who have worked together for over 30 years, dates back to 2023, making his involvement with the game a closely guarded secret. The trailer description expresses gratitude to Yen and his team for bringing authentic kung fu to the game. The game's release, initially planned for a month ago, has been delayed to October 29 for additional polish. The revelation of Yen's involvement in Phantom Blade Zero may boost the game's appeal among Chinese audiences, potentially mitigating competition from rival titles like GTA 6. A deeper dive into the game is scheduled for a PlayStation State of Play stream next week, on August 17.",
  "summary": "Yen brings more than 40 years of martial arts experience to the game.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}