COSM-GAME Phantom Blade Zero
Phantom Blade Zero is a single-player action RPG set in the Phantom World, a dark martial-arts setting where traditional Chinese wuxia mixes with machinery, fantasy, and folk horror. You play as Soul, an assassin from The Order who is framed for his master's murder and left with only 66 days to uncover the conspiracy behind it. Exploration takes place across multiple handcrafted semi-open maps, where side quests and hidden routes can reveal new story paths. Combat is fast and reactive, built around dodging, deflecting, weapon swapping, and collecting a large arsenal of primary weapons and special secondary weapons called Phantom Edges.
Game summary
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Latest update
On August 17, 2026, S-GAME's dedicated Phantom Blade Zero State of Play provided the latest major gameplay deep dive. It confirmed more than 30 main weapons and 25 secondary Phantom Edges, weapon upgrading and reforging, side quests that can open new story paths, ranged attacks and summons, and three difficulty options named Wayfarer, Hellwalker, and Sixty-Six Days. Phantom Blade Zero remains scheduled to launch on October 29, 2026.
Release date and status
Phantom Blade Zero is Upcoming and is scheduled for a Global release on October 29, 2026. S-GAME previously planned to release the game on September 9, 2026, but moved the launch by 50 days to allow additional work on character models, environments, visuals, and overall polish. Some regional storefronts can display October 28 because of local timing, while S-GAME's primary official release date remains October 29.
| Global release | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Platforms | |
| Global status | Upcoming |
| Pricing model | Premium |
| Availability | SteamEpic Games StorePlayStation Store |
Platforms and availability
Phantom Blade Zero is confirmed for PC and PlayStation 5. PC players can obtain the game through Steam or the Epic Games Store, while the PlayStation 5 edition is distributed through PlayStation Store. Digital pre-orders are available through all three storefronts.
Gameplay and setting
Phantom Blade Zero follows Soul, an elite assassin associated with The Order who is framed for murdering his master. After suffering a devastating wound to his heart, Soul receives a temporary cure that leaves him only 66 days to uncover the conspiracy behind the killing while former allies and other enemies pursue him across the Wulin.
Exploration takes place across multiple handcrafted semi-open maps rather than one continuous open world. Side quests, hidden passages, environmental mechanisms, and encounters can reveal additional story paths and secrets throughout the Phantom World, which combines traditional Chinese martial arts with fantasy, machinery, occult elements, and folk horror.
Combat emphasizes fast reactions, deflecting, dodging, counters, and flexible weapon combinations. Players can unlock more than 30 primary weapons and 25 secondary weapons called Phantom Edges, with some weapons and their signature techniques obtained by defeating enemies. Weapons can be upgraded, paired with accessories, and reforged to recover invested materials, while ranged attacks and summons provide additional ways to build a combat style.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected gameplay deep dive and gallery show Soul exploring the Wulin, fighting martial artists and supernatural enemies, using different weapons, and moving through Phantom Blade Zero's rain-soaked dark wuxia environments.
Developer and publisher
S-GAME Studio develops Phantom Blade Zero, while S-GAME Publishing handles publishing. The project is led by S-GAME founder and CEO Soulframe Liang and is built in Unreal Engine 5. Action director Kenji Tanigaki contributes to the martial-arts choreography, while Donnie Yen serves as Creative Consultant.
| Developer | S-GAME Studio |
| Publisher | S-GAME Publishing |
| Official website | Phantom Blade Zero |
Download and availability
Phantom Blade Zero is available to pre-purchase on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and PlayStation Store ahead of launch. The Standard Edition includes the full game, while the Digital Deluxe Edition adds the Wulin Legend and Blood-Steel Form outfits, a digital artbook, and a digital soundtrack. Pre-orders also provide early access to the Treasure Basin accessory and Legacy outfit, both of which can still be obtained through normal game progression.
System / Device Requirements
S-GAME publishes official PC specifications for standard play plus separate ray tracing and path tracing recommendations. An SSD is required for both standard PC tiers, and the published performance targets assume upscaling is enabled.
| PC specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | SSD required | SSD required |
| Performance target | 1080p / 30 FPS with upscaling enabled | 1440p / 60 FPS with upscaling enabled |
| PC graphics specification | Ray Tracing Recommended | Path Tracing Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB |
| Performance target | 1080p / 60 FPS with upscaling enabled | 2160p / 60 FPS with upscaling enabled |
| PlayStation 5 specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported hardware | PlayStation 5 |
- Value
- PlayStation 5