Phantom Blade Zero Pre-Order Guide: Release Date, Editions & Pricing

Q: 📋 What's Included in the Base Game

Details about 📋 What's Included in the Base Game for Phantom Blade Zero.

Release Information

October 29, 2026: Global Launch

Phantom Blade Zero launches worldwide on October 29, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC. about the release timeline.

Event	Date	Notes
Initial Announcement	September 9, 2026	Original target announced Dec 12, 2025 via official trailer
Revised Launch	October 29, 2026	Confirmed worldwide release date (Steam shows Oct 28 due to timezone)
Pre-Orders Open	"This Summer" (2026)	Alongside a full trailer, announced at State of Play
Wishlist Milestone	1,000,000+	Shattered on Dec 29, 2025: across Steam, PS5 & Epic Games Store

⏰ Delay Announcement: June 3, 2026

Producer Liang Qiwei announced the delay from September 9 to October 29, 2026. The extra development time is being used for:

Upgrading character models to the best possible quality
Restructuring scenes to move beyond a completely grim atmosphere
Trimming content to focus on the core experience
Avoiding reliance on ray tracing to keep hardware requirements reasonable while maintaining visual quality

Tech confirmed: Ray tracing and DLSS 4 support will be available on PC at launch. The game runs on Unreal Engine 5 with NVIDIA RTX has enabled.

Pricing Model

Buy-to-Play: No Microtransactions

S-GAME has confirmed a buy-to-play (买断制) pricing model. Pay once, own the full game: no microtransactions, no in-game purchases, no surprises.

Confirmed by Producer Liang Qiwei

Phantom Blade Zero uses a buy-to-play (买断制) 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.

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Standard Edition

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

Deluxe / Collector's Edition

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

📋 What's Included in the Base Game

Full single-player campaign: 30-40 hours main story
30+ weapons across multiple weapon types
20+ Phantom Edges: unique special abilities to customize playstyle
Multiple difficulty modes: accessible for newcomers, challenging for veterans
No multiplayer / co-op: confirmed as a single-player experience

Platforms

Available on PS5 & PC

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	—	—
Pre-Order / Wishlist	Not Yet	Wishlist Open	Not Yet
Exclusive Content	None Announced	None Announced	None Announced
Cross-Save	TBD	TBD	TBD

Which Platform Should You Choose?

PS5 / PS5 Pro: 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): Best for PC gamers who want the widest hardware compatibility, community has (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): 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.

Get Ready

How to Prepare for Launch

Pre-orders haven't opened yet, but there are several things you can do right now to be ready.

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Official Channels

1. Wishlist on Steam

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.

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2. Follow Official Channels

Stay up to date with the latest news, trailers, and announcements from the developers.

X (Twitter): @pbzero_official
YouTube: S-GAME Official
Reddit: r/PhantomBladeZero

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3. Watch for Pre-Order Trailer

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.

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4. Study Our Guides

Use the wait time wisely. Our guides cover the combat system, weapon catalog, and lore: so you'll hit the ground running on day one.

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System Requirements

PC Specs: Not Yet Announced

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.

What We Know

Engine: Unreal Engine 5hantom Blade Zero is built on UE5, which generally requires a modern GPU with good DX12/Upscaling support
No Ray Tracing Dependency: The developer has explicitly stated they are avoiding ray tracing dependency to keep hardware requirements reasonable and accessible
PS5 Baseline: Targeting 60 FPS on PS5 gives a rough performance target: expect PC requirements to be in line with or slightly above current-gen console specs
PC Storefronts: Available on both Steam and Epic Games Store: typical DRM and store requirements apply

Estimated Range (Not Official)

Based on the UE5 engine, the PS5 target, and the developer's accessibility goals, we estimate:

🖥 Minimum (Estimated)

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: GTX 1060 6GB / RX 580
Storage: 80 GB SSD
DX: Version 12

⚠ Unofficial estimate: official specs TBA

Recommended (Estimated)

OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
CPU: Intel i7-10700 / Ryzen 7 3700X
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: RTX 2070 / RX 6700 XT
Storage: 80 GB NVMe SSD
DX: Version 12

⚠ Unofficial estimate: official specs TBA

Developer Statement on Hardware

"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.": Liang Qiwei, Producer. This suggests Phantom Blade Zero will be more broadly compatible than many other UE5 titles.

Confirmed Features

What We Know So Far

Data aggregated from Wikipedia, Steam, CES 2026 hands-on previews, and official announcements.

8 Distinct Endings

Side quest outcomes directly influence which of the eight endings you get. Your choices and the fates of characters you encounter shape the main story's conclusion.

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New Game+

A full New Game Plus mode is included, allowing you to carry progress into a second playthrough and unlock additional endings.

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4 Difficulty Modes

Multiple difficulty options affect stats, mechanics, and enemy AI. Expected to include Story, Balanced, Combat-focused, and a fourth unannounced mode. Not just stat tweaks: AI behavior changes.

Color-Coded Attacks

Enemy attacks are telegraphed by color: 🟦 Blue = Parry, 🔴 Red = Dodge. Mastering these cues triggers flashy counter-animations and rewards aggressive play.

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Ghostep Maneuver

A unique repositioning move that teleports Soul behind the enemy. Triggers when a brutal move is parried or a killer move is dodged at the last moment.

Boss Checkpoint Persistence

Boss fights remember your progress across attempts. If you reach phase 2 before dying, you respawn in phase 2: no need to replay earlier phases.

🗡 Kungfupunk: The Official Genre

S-GAME officially defines Phantom Blade Zero as "Kungfupunk": a fusion of classic Hong Kong action cinema, ancient Chinese martial arts, and modern machinery. Ancient codes meet iron and smoke; tradition thrums to a modern beat. The game runs on Unreal Engine 5 with confirmed DLSS 4 and Ray Tracing support on PC, while deliberately keeping system requirements accessible by not making RT mandatory.

Visual Showcase

See the World of Phantom Blade Zero

Screenshots captured from official media and press kits: showcasing the game's unique Kungfupunk aesthetic, action-packed combat, and atmospheric environments.

🏙 impressive Cityscapes

Phantom Blade Zero's city environments blend ancient Chinese architecture with industrial machinery: a defining feature of the Kungfupunk style. Unreal Engine 5 powers sweeping vistas with dynamic lighting, detailed geometry, and atmospheric weather effects. DLSS 4 and ray tracing further elevate the PC experience, rendering every rooftop, alleyway, and distant tower with remarkable clarity.

⚔ Fluid Combat

Fast-paced, style-driven combat defines Phantom Blade Zero. Chain together light and heavy attacks, parry color-coded enemy strikes, and unleash devastating Phantom Edge abilities. The responsive controls and cinematic camera angles make every encounter feel like a scene from a Hong Kong action film.

🏯 Kungfupunk World

Welcome to the Kungfupunk universe: where ancient martial arts traditions collide with steam-powered machinery and neon-lit industrial landscapes. S-GAME's proprietary art direction fuses classical Chinese motifs with gritty, cyberpunk-inspired infrastructure, creating a world that feels both timeless and boldly futuristic.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about buying and pre-ordering Phantom Blade Zero.

🗓 When does Phantom Blade Zero release?

October 29, 2026 worldwide. The game was delayed from its original September 9, 2026 date to add polish.

💵 How much will it cost?

Pricing has not been officially announced. The game uses a buy-to-play (买断制) model with no microtransactions. Standard Edition pricing is expected to be in line with other AAA action games.

What platforms is it on?

PlayStation 5 (including PS5 Pro), Steam, and Epic Games Store. No Xbox or Nintendo Switch versions have been announced.

📦 When can I pre-order?

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.

🆓 Will there be microtransactions or DLC?

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.

What languages are supported?

19 languages confirmed in the Steam listing including English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and more. Full audio is in English and Chinese.

🖥 What are the PC system requirements?

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.

Is this a Souls-like?

No. The developer has emphasized this is not a Souls-like. It's a character-action game with its own unique systems: faster, more aggressive, with a focus on flowing combos rather than stamina management.

👥 Is there multiplayer or co-op?

No. Phantom Blade Zero is a single-player experience. No multiplayer or co-op modes have been announced or are planned.

How many endings are there?

8 distinct endings depending on your side quest outcomes. Your choices and character fates throughout the game shape which conclusion you reach. New Game+ lets you replay to see them all.

🔄 Is there New Game+?

Yes. A full New Game+ mode is included, allowing you to carry over your progress for additional playthroughs and unlock different endings.

Does it support DLSS 4 and Ray Tracing?

Yes: on PC. NVIDIA DLSS 4 and Ray Tracing are confirmed for the PC version at launch. However, RT is not required: the game is optimized to run well on a wide range of hardware without it.

🔫 What is "Kungfupunk"?

The official genre term coined by S-GAME. It fuses Hong Kong action cinema with ancient martial arts and modern machinery: creating a unique aesthetic where tradition meets industrial innovation.

How many difficulty modes?

4 difficulty modes expected at launch, affecting not just enemy stats but also mechanics and AI behavior. Options range from a Story-focused mode to a challenging Combat-focused mode.

Screenshot Gallery

Explore Phantom Blade Zero

A curated selection of screenshots showcasing the variety of environments, characters, and gameplay moments.

🏛 Grand Hall Interior

🏙 City Panorama

⚔ Combat Action

🏯 Kungfupunk City

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