Phantom Blade Zero: Release Date, Unlock Time, Editions & PC Requirements
Phantom Blade Zero releases on October 29, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), according to developer S-GAME. In the Americas that is the evening of October 28 (Steam shows Oct 28 in US time zones; launch was reported for 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET). The Standard Edition costs $59.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition $69.99. Pre-ordering unlocks the Treasure Basin accessory (+10% Remnant Dust) and the Legacy outfit early. There is no Xbox version announced, and no physical PS5 edition has been officially confirmed. It is a single-player wuxia action RPG made in Unreal Engine 5.
Phantom Blade Zero at a glance
| Phantom Blade Zero | |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 29, 2026 (official site) |
| Platforms | PS5, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) |
| Xbox | Not announced |
| Price (US) | $59.99 Standard · $69.99 Digital Deluxe |
| Developer / publisher | S-GAME |
| Genre | Single-player wuxia action RPG (Unreal Engine 5) |
| Story | You play Soul, an assassin with 66 days left to live |
| Full voice acting | English and Simplified Chinese (subtitles in 15 languages on Steam) |
Phantom Blade Zero release time in your time zone
S-GAME lists the date (Oct 29) but not an exact hour. Steam already shows October 28 for US players, and launch coverage reports a simultaneous unlock at 7 PM PT on October 28 (02:00 UTC on October 29). Treat these as reported times until the store counter goes live.
| Time zone | Reported unlock |
|---|---|
| US Pacific (PDT) | 7:00 PM, Wed Oct 28 |
| US Eastern (EDT) | 10:00 PM, Wed Oct 28 |
| UK (GMT) | 2:00 AM, Thu Oct 29 |
| Central Europe (CET) | 3:00 AM, Thu Oct 29 |
| India (IST) | 7:30 AM, Thu Oct 29 |
| China / Singapore (UTC+8) | 10:00 AM, Thu Oct 29 |
| Japan / Korea (UTC+9) | 11:00 AM, Thu Oct 29 |
| Sydney (AEDT) | 1:00 PM, Thu Oct 29 |
(Europe's clocks go back on October 25, so the UK is on GMT and Central Europe on CET by launch.)
Editions and pre-order bonus
| Standard ($59.99) | Digital Deluxe ($69.99) | |
|---|---|---|
| Base game | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pre-order: Treasure Basin accessory (+10% Remnant Dust drop rate) | ✓ (pre-order) | ✓ (pre-order) |
| Pre-order: Legacy outfit (early unlock) | ✓ (pre-order) | ✓ (pre-order) |
| Wulin Legend outfit | — | ✓ |
| Blood-Steel Form outfit | — | ✓ |
| Digital artbook | — | ✓ |
| Digital soundtrack | — | ✓ |
The pre-order items are early unlocks: S-GAME notes the Legacy outfit can also be obtained in the game later.
Buy only from official stores: Steam, PlayStation Store or the Epic Games Store.
Is Phantom Blade Zero on Xbox or Game Pass?
No. S-GAME has announced PS5 and PC only. There is no Xbox version and no Game Pass listing.
Is there a physical copy?
Not confirmed. S-GAME and Sony have not announced a physical PS5 edition. A retailer listing for a disc version was reported removed, so expect a digital launch unless S-GAME says otherwise.
Phantom Blade Zero PC requirements
| Minimum (1080p, 30 FPS with upscaling) | Recommended (1440p, 60 FPS with upscaling) | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1660 6 GB / AMD RX 5500 XT 8 GB | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Storage | SSD required | SSD required |
The Steam page notes third-party DRM (Denuvo).
What isn't announced yet
- Game length / how long to beat — no official figure.
- Difficulty options — S-GAME hasn't published a difficulty list.
- Demo — no public demo has been announced for launch.
We'll add these when S-GAME confirms them.
Frequently asked questions
When does Phantom Blade Zero come out?
October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC (Steam and Epic). In the Americas it is the evening of October 28: Steam shows Oct 28 in US time zones.
What time does Phantom Blade Zero release?
S-GAME hasn't posted an exact hour. Launch coverage reports a simultaneous unlock at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET on October 28, which is 02:00 UTC, 10:00 AM in China and 11:00 AM in Japan on October 29.
Is Phantom Blade Zero coming to Xbox?
No Xbox version has been announced. It launches on PS5 and PC only, and it is not on Game Pass.
How much is Phantom Blade Zero?
$59.99 for the Standard Edition and $69.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition (US prices on Steam and the PlayStation Store).
What do you get for pre-ordering Phantom Blade Zero?
Early unlocks of the Treasure Basin accessory (+10% Remnant Dust drop rate) and the Legacy outfit. S-GAME notes the Legacy outfit can also be obtained in the game later.
What's in the Phantom Blade Zero Digital Deluxe Edition?
The base game plus the Wulin Legend and Blood-Steel Form outfits, a digital artbook and the digital soundtrack.
Is there a physical edition of Phantom Blade Zero?
None has been officially announced. Expect a digital launch unless S-GAME confirms a disc.
What are the Phantom Blade Zero PC requirements?
Minimum: i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1660 6 GB or RX 5500 XT 8 GB, DirectX 12, SSD (1080p 30 FPS with upscaling). Recommended: i5-10600K or Ryzen 5 5600X, 16 GB, RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6700 XT (1440p 60 FPS with upscaling).
Is Phantom Blade Zero a soulslike?
S-GAME describes it as a single-player wuxia action RPG built around martial-arts combat. How punishing it feels will be clearer once reviews are out at launch.