On 14 November, S-GAME posted a Phantom Blade Zero promo video on Douyin (China’s TikTok), together with Donnie Yen‘s account. Producer Liang Qiwei tries to beat the boss Mo Yuan and loses several times; then Donnie Yen shows up, takes the controller and wins the fight. Yen is Mo Yuan’s face model and motion-capture actor, and is also credited as the game’s creative director.
The video in three moments
From failed attempts to victory
- Liang Qiweiloses to Mo Yuan
- Donnie Yentakes the controller
- VictoryYen beats Mo Yuan
According to GamerSky (14 Nov 2026). The article mentions no update or DLC.
What happens in the video
The game’s official account and Donnie Yen’s posted the video at the same time. Liang Qiwei, the game’s producer and S-GAME’s founder, takes on Mo Yuan and cannot win. At the key moment Donnie Yen steps in, takes the controller and beats the boss himself. The joke works because Mo Yuan has Yen’s face and moves.
Who is who
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Donnie Yen | Mo Yuan’s face model and motion-capture actor; the game’s creative director |
| Liang Qiwei | Producer of Phantom Blade Zero and founder of S-GAME |
| Yan Hua | Choreographer in Donnie Yen’s team; signs a book in Pangzhen |
Data from GamerSky and 17173.
Who is Mo Yuan?
Mo Yuan is the leader of the Bastion of Mo and hides behind the Gold-Masked One at the Long Pillars. His profile and the rest of the cast are in Phantom Blade Zero characters.
Another nod to Donnie Yen
It is not the only one. According to 17173 (10 November 2026), in Pangzhen there is a book signed by Yan Hua, an action choreographer in Donnie Yen’s team who played “大声发” in his film Special ID. The article does not say which book it is or exactly where; if you find it, let us know.
Frequently asked questions
What is Donnie Yen’s role in Phantom Blade Zero?
He gives his face and moves to Mo Yuan, leader of the Bastion of Mo, and is credited as the game’s creative director.
Where can I watch the video?
It was posted on Douyin, on the game’s official account and Donnie Yen’s, on the night of 14 November.
Does the video announce anything new?
No. It is promotional: it announces no update or DLC.
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