โณ Countdown: Phantom Blade Zero releases October 29, 2026 โ€” Wishlist now on Steam!
๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Coming October 29, 2026

The Ultimate Phantom Blade Zero Guide

Master the wuxia action RPG by S-GAME. Deep combat system guides, weapon catalogs, boss strategies, lore breakdowns, and everything you need before launch.

โš”๏ธ Combat Guide โ†’ ๐Ÿ“ฆ Pre-Order Info ๐ŸŽฎ Steam Wishlist
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What is Phantom Blade Zero?

An upcoming dark wuxia action RPG from Beijing-based studio S-GAME, powered by Unreal Engine 5.

DeveloperS-GAME (็ตๆธธๅŠ) โ€” Beijing, China
PublisherS-GAME
GenreDark Wuxia Action RPG ยท "Kung Fu Punk"
EngineUnreal Engine 5
Release DateOctober 29, 2026 (delayed from September 9)
PlatformsPlayStation 5 ยท Steam ยท Epic Games Store
PricingBuy-to-play โ€” No microtransactions
Main Story Length30โ€“40 hours
SeriesSpiritual successor to the Rainblood (้›จ่ก€) series

Fast, Technical, and Deep

Phantom Blade Zero's combat system blends high-speed martial arts with strategic resource management. Not a Souls-like โ€” think character action with wuxia flair.

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Combo Chain System

Flow between light and heavy attacks with seamless weapon-swap combos. The semi-auto combo system lets newcomers perform flashy sequences while veterans can cancel and frame-tighten.

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HP & Qi Gauge

Both you and enemies have a health bar and a ๆ€ๆฐ” (Qi/Satsuki) gauge. Qi governs blocking, heavy attacks, and special moves. Depleting it leaves you exposed to a broken state โ€” use it wisely.

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Dual Weapon System

Equip 2 main weapons + 2 Shadow Weapons with limited ammo. Each weapon type has unique movesets and combo paths. Swap mid-combo to extend attacks for flashier, longer combos.

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Shadow Weapons

Secondary weapons with limited ammo: bows for ranged, giant axes for breaking guards, flame-throwing lion heads for area damage. Use them tactically to turn the tide.

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Broken State

When Qi is depleted, characters enter a vulnerable broken state (็ ด้˜ฒ). Mastering the Qi economy โ€” knowing when to block, dodge, or go all-out โ€” is key to high-level play.

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Dodge & Mobility

Normal attacks and dodges cost no Qi. Use mobility creatively โ€” the game encourages aggressive, flowing combat rather than the patient, defensive pace of Souls-likes.

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30+ Weapons, Endless Combos

From swift blades to crushing greatswords, every weapon changes your approach. Mix and match to find your perfect fighting style.

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A Dark Wuxia World

Step into a semi-open world of shadowy alliances, ancient martial arts, and a protagonist running out of time.

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Story Premise

Soul, an elite assassin of The Order, has 66 days to live. Betrayed and poisoned, he must fight through a conspiracy that threatens the entire martial world.

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Semi-Open World

Connected large levels spanning mountains, canyons, rivers, villages, temples, and manors. "Bell" rest points serve as respawn, teleport, and map-reveal stations.

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Wuxia Punk Aesthetic

S-GAME calls it "Wuxia Punk" โ€” traditional Chinese martial arts fused with modern and punk visual elements. Dark, mysterious, with rain-swept atmospheres.

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Ready for October 29?

Pre-order now, wishlist on Steam, or prepare with our growing guide collection.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Pre-Order Guide ๐ŸŽฎ Steam Page