Phantom Blade Zero — PC, PS5
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Phantom Blade Zero launches on Oct 29, 2026 for PC and PS5, with no Xbox version before October 2027 under a 12-month PlayStation console exclusivity deal. The edition differences table breaks down exactly what each version includes. The recommended PC specs call for a Core i5-10600K / Ryzen 5 5600X processor and a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card, so you can confirm whether your PC can run Phantom Blade Zero.
Every trailer for Phantom Blade Zero and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. It is the latest entry in S-GAME's Phantom Blade series, a kungfupunk wuxia action RPG starring Soul, an assassin with 66 days to live.
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Editions & Pre order
Standard Edition — Base game only. Pre-ordering also grants early access to the Treasure Basin accessory (+10% Remnant Dust drop rate) and the Legacy outfit — both of which can also be earned through normal in-game progression.
Digital Deluxe Edition — Base game and its pre-order bonuses plus two exclusive outfits, the Wulin Legend outfit and the Blood-Steel Form outfit, along with a digital artbook and the digital soundtrack.
Platforms — PS5 and PC only (Steam and the Epic Games Store). PS5 has a 12-month console exclusivity deal, so no Xbox version is expected before October 2027 at the earliest, and no Nintendo Switch version has been announced.
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Release Milestones
2025-12-12 — S-GAME confirmed Phantom Blade Zero for a global launch on September 9, 2026.
2025-12-29 — The studio thanked players as wishlists passed one million.
2026-06-03 — A letter from the creative director delayed the game, moving it 50 days to October 29 for final polish on character models and non-ray-traced visual quality.
2026-08-13 — Pre-orders opened worldwide on Steam, the Epic Games Store and PS Store alongside an 11-minute trailer that revealed Donnie Yen as creative consultant and the face and motion-capture of the character Mo Yuan.
2026-08-18 — Sony aired a dedicated State of Play showing around 20 minutes of gameplay; S-GAME confirmed development was complete, locking the date in.
2026-10-29 — Launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store and on PS5.
Game Overview
Framed for the death of his master and left with a ruined heart, Soul has sixty-six days to live. Alone and hunted by his former comrades, he moves through a world of shifting loyalties and silent blades — determined to unravel the conspiracy that has condemned him.
Rain mixes with blood, mercy entangles with vengeance. Soul's journey is one of love, hate, and the fragile search for what it means to have a heart.
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System Requirements
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Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64bit required)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Additional Notes: 1080p / 30 FPS with upscaling enabled. SSD installation required.
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64bit required)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Additional Notes: 1440p / 60 FPS with upscaling enabled. SSD installation required.
FAQ
When is Phantom Blade Zero coming out?
October 29, 2026 on PC (Steam and the Epic Games Store) and PS5. Development is complete and the date is locked, after a 50-day delay from September 9.
Is Phantom Blade Zero delayed again?
No — after the single 50-day delay announced June 3, 2026, S-GAME confirmed development was complete at the August 18, 2026 State of Play.
Will Phantom Blade Zero be on Xbox?
Not before October 2027 at the earliest: PS5 has a 12-month console exclusivity deal. No Nintendo Switch version has been announced.
What is Phantom Blade Zero?
A wuxia action RPG from S-GAME built in Unreal Engine 5, described by the studio as kungfupunk — you play Soul, framed for his master's murder and left with 66 days to live, wielding 30-plus primary weapons.
When can you pre order Phantom Blade Zero?
Pre-orders opened worldwide on August 13, 2026 on Steam, the Epic Games Store and the PS Store, alongside an 11-minute trailer revealing Donnie Yen as creative consultant.
