Voice Actor Recasting
In the trailers leading up to launch, Phantom Blade Zero protagonist Soul was voiced by up-and-coming actor Jay Maksenuk. As the game moved into release, however, he was replaced.
Now Roger Craig Smith plays the role. You can check out the new performance in the Phantom Blade Zero launch trailer.
Star-Studded Cast
The actor is joined by Mu Xiaokui actor Maggie Robertson. Elsewhere in the cast, Donnie Yen served as a key creative consultant and stars as the character Mó Yuan through full facial, voice, and motion capture.
Maksenuk originally posted about landing the role on Reddit and was listed as the game’s protagonist on IMDb. However, the Reddit post has since been deleted and IMDb no longer lists Phantom Blade Zero among the actor’s credits.
Launch Success
Phantom Blade Zero has seen strong player numbers on Steam, outperforming several major titles by peak concurrent players on Valve's platform. It is also available on PlayStation 5 and has performed strongly in sales figures.
Critical reception for the title has been positive, highlighting its smooth action, memorable boss fights, and compelling combat mechanics.
Before you step into the Phantom World, various guides and walkthroughs are available for weapons, accessories, and game mechanics.
