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Phantom Blade Zero Tops Steam’s Best-Sellers Chart as Demand Builds Ahead of Its State of Play Showcase (translated)
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Demand from the Chinese market has pushed Phantom Blade Zero to the top of Steam’s global best-sellers chart. The ranking appeared ahead of the dedicated State of Play livestream, showing that player interest has already turned into pre-orders or purchases.
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《Phantom Blade Zero》登上 Steam 熱銷榜首，專場 State of Play 前需求升溫 zh-TW（譯）
Source: Niko News by Niko Partners
Sakigarasu's Take
The best-sellers chart turns player interest into a collective signal that the platform can rank, but it cannot tell you whether that anticipation will support actual play. For players, waiting remains a valid choice: the top spot shows market momentum, not a reason that makes the purchase decision for you.
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