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Phantom Blade Zero is out now. It launched on October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT (02:00 UTC on October 29) for PS5 and PC (Steam and Epic). There is no announced Xbox version. On Steam it costs $59.99, or $69.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition, and needs about 145 GB on an SSD.
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Release date and unlock time
Phantom Blade Zero is out now. On Steam the game unlocked on October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM PDT, so most of the world got it on October 29:
| Time zone | Unlock time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Oct 28, 7:00 PM |
| New York (EDT) | Oct 28, 10:00 PM |
| London (GMT) | Oct 29, 2:00 AM |
| Berlin / Paris (CET) | Oct 29, 3:00 AM |
| São Paulo (BRT) | Oct 28, 11:00 PM |
| Beijing / Singapore | Oct 29, 10:00 AM |
| Tokyo / Seoul | Oct 29, 11:00 AM |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Oct 29, 1:00 PM |
These times come from the Steam launch announcement. PS5 unlock times can vary by region.
The game was originally scheduled for September 9, 2026. In June 2026 the creative director announced a delay to late October to give the team more time to polish the game.
Platforms: PS5, PC, and is it on Xbox?
| Platform | Available | Where |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Yes | PlayStation Store (digital) |
| PC (Windows) | Yes | Steam, Epic Games Store |
| Xbox Series X|S | Not announced | No Xbox version has been announced |
| Nintendo Switch / Switch 2 | Not announced | No version has been announced |
| Mac / Linux | No | Steam lists Windows only |
The official website links to the Steam, PlayStation and Epic stores only. If an Xbox version is announced, we'll update this page.
Price and editions
| Edition | Steam price (US) |
|---|---|
| Phantom Blade Zero (Standard) | $59.99 |
| Digital Deluxe Edition | $69.99 |
Prices vary by region and store, so check your local store page. The official site also lists cosmetic extras: the outfits Legacy, Wulin Legend and Blood-Steel Form, and the accessory Treasure Basin. Your store page shows which edition or bonus includes each one.
Physical copies: there is no disc at launch. A physical PS5 edition is expected in 2027.
PC system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Target | 1080p / 30 FPS (with upscaling) | 1440p / 60 FPS (with upscaling) |
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1660 6GB / AMD RX 5500 XT 8GB | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / AMD RX 6700 XT 12GB |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | 145 GB, SSD required | 145 GB, SSD required |
Free up more space than you think
The game is about 145 GB, but the developer asked PC players to keep at least 300 GB free while the download installs. Install it on an SSD and update your graphics drivers first.
Both tiers assume upscaling is on. The developer's launch letter also says the game supports 16:9, 16:10 (laptops and handhelds) and ultrawide displays beyond 3:1, offers three button layouts on PS5, and has more flexible remapping on PC.
Languages
Full voice acting is available in English and Simplified Chinese. Interface and subtitles are also offered in French, German, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Korean, Italian, Thai and Vietnamese.
For a classic wuxia-film feel, try the Chinese voice track with English subtitles. The glossary explains the terms you'll hear.
Reviews and launch
At launch the game scored 88 on Metacritic (PC) and 87 (PS5), with 96% of critics recommending it on OpenCritic. According to Wikipedia's launch figures, it peaked above 720,000 concurrent players on Steam on release day.
Before you start
- New to the setting? Read the spoiler-free story guide.
- Choosing a difficulty? See Is it a Soulslike? Difficulty modes explained.
- Going for 100%? The director says all achievements can be earned in one run. See the achievement list.
Sources
- Phantom Blade Zero — Steam store page and store data — Steam, 2026-10-30
- Ready your blade! (pre-load and launch times) — Steam announcement (S-GAME), 2026-10-26
- A Letter From Creative Director (delay to October 29) — S-GAME, 2026-06-02
- Reason and Madness — developer launch letter — Steam announcement (Soulframe Liang, S-GAME), 2026-10-28
- Phantom Blade Zero (platforms, physical edition, reception) — Wikipedia, 2026-10-30
- Phantom Blade Zero official website — S-GAME
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