Release date, editions, platforms, pricing โ everything you need to know to secure your copy of S-GAME's wuxia action RPG.
Phantom Blade Zero launches worldwide on October 29, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC. Here's what you need to know about the release timeline.
| Event | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Original Target | September 9, 2026 | Originally announced, later delayed |
| Revised Launch | October 29, 2026 | Confirmed worldwide release date |
| Pre-Orders Open | "This Summer" (2026) | Alongside a full trailer, announced at State of Play |
| Steam Wishlist | Now Open | Over 1M wishlists in 15 days |
Producer Liang Qiwei announced the delay from September 9 to October 29, 2026. The extra development time is being used for:
S-GAME has confirmed a buy-to-play (ไนฐๆญๅถ) pricing model. Pay once, own the full game โ no microtransactions, no in-game purchases, no surprises.
Phantom Blade Zero uses a buy-to-play (ไนฐๆญๅถ) model. There are no microtransactions and no in-game purchases. This covers the full single-player experience including 30+ weapons, 20+ Phantom Edges, multiple difficulty modes, and the entire 30-40 hour main story campaign.
Likely includes the base game only. Official pricing and contents have not yet been announced, but Standard Editions typically include the full game with no extras.
Price: TBA
Not yet officially detailed. Based on industry patterns, a Deluxe Edition may include bonus in-game items, a digital art book, or soundtrack. A physical Collector's Edition has not been announced.
Price: TBA
Phantom Blade Zero launches on PlayStation 5 and PC simultaneously. Here's how the platforms compare.
| Feature | PS5 / PS5 Pro | Steam (PC) | Epic Games Store (PC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | October 29, 2026 | October 29, 2026 | October 29, 2026 |
| Ray Tracing | Not Required | Not Required | Not Required |
| Performance Target | 60 FPS | TBD | TBD |
| Pro Support | PS5 Pro Enhanced | โ | โ |
| Pre-Order / Wishlist | Not Yet | Wishlist Open | Not Yet |
| Exclusive Content | None Announced | None Announced | None Announced |
| Cross-Save | TBD | TBD | TBD |
PS5 / PS5 Pro โ Best for console players who want a plug-and-play experience with guaranteed optimization. PS5 Pro support has been confirmed, so Pro owners can expect enhanced visuals and performance.
Steam (PC) โ Best for PC gamers who want the widest hardware compatibility, community features (Steam Workshop potential, achievements, friends list), and the ability to wishlist now. Steam version may support higher framerates on capable hardware.
Epic Games Store (PC) โ An alternative PC storefront for those who prefer Epic's ecosystem. No platform-exclusive content has been announced for either PC store.
No platform has announced exclusive content, so choose based on your preferred ecosystem. Cross-save details have not been confirmed.
Pre-orders haven't opened yet, but there are several things you can do right now to be ready.
Add Phantom Blade Zero to your Steam Wishlist right now. You'll get notified the moment pre-orders go live and when the game launches. Over 1 million players have already done so.
Stay up to date with the latest news, trailers, and announcements from the developers.
S-GAME has announced that pre-orders will open alongside a full trailer "this summer" (2026). Keep an eye on official channels for the announcement.
Use the wait time wisely. Our guides cover the combat system, weapon catalog, and lore โ so you'll hit the ground running on day one.
Official system requirements for the PC version have not been released. Here's what we know so far to help estimate what you'll need.
Based on the UE5 engine, the PS5 target, and the developer's accessibility goals, we estimate:
โ ๏ธ Unofficial estimate โ official specs TBA
โ ๏ธ Unofficial estimate โ official specs TBA
"We are not relying on ray tracing to maintain visual quality. We want the game to be accessible on a wide range of hardware while still looking great." โ Liang Qiwei, Producer. This suggests Phantom Blade Zero will be more broadly compatible than many other UE5 titles.
Common questions about buying and pre-ordering Phantom Blade Zero.
October 29, 2026 worldwide. The game was delayed from its original September 9, 2026 date to add polish.
Pricing has not been officially announced. The game uses a buy-to-play (ไนฐๆญๅถ) model with no microtransactions. Standard Edition pricing is expected to be in line with other AAA action games.
PlayStation 5 (including PS5 Pro), Steam, and Epic Games Store. No Xbox or Nintendo Switch versions have been announced.
Pre-orders are not yet open. S-GAME announced at State of Play that pre-orders will launch alongside a full trailer "this summer" (2026). You can wishlist on Steam right now to be notified.
No microtransactions. The producer has confirmed a buy-to-play model with no in-game purchases. Post-launch DLC (if any) has not been discussed.
English, Chinese (Simplified), and Japanese are confirmed in the Steam listing. More languages may be announced closer to launch.
Official system requirements have not yet been announced. The game uses Unreal Engine 5 but deliberately avoids ray tracing dependency to keep hardware requirements reasonable. Check back closer to launch for official specs.
No. The developer has emphasized this is not a Souls-like. It's a character-action game with its own unique systems โ faster, more aggressive, with a focus on flowing combos rather than stamina management.
No. Phantom Blade Zero is a single-player experience. No multiplayer or co-op modes have been announced or are planned.
While you wait for pre-orders to open, explore our comprehensive guides and get ready for launch day.