Instead of complex technical advice, he received a direct but difficult hint for many: "the key to success is to remove content from the game, not add it."
The creators of Clair Obscur said that for the last nine months of work, they have ruthlessly cut out weak elements in order to perfect the best parts of the game. This strategy made it possible to create a complete and high-quality product that does not overload the player with unnecessary content.
Soulframe Liang admitted that the advice came as a surprise to him, but he intends to apply this philosophy when completing development. Phantom Blade Zero is a combat game from China, which will be released in September 2026 on PC and PS5.