- Action
- RPG
Phantom Blade Zero
Phantom Blade Zero is a dark wuxia action RPG from S-GAME, where Soul, an assassin framed for murder, has 66 days to find the truth behind his master's death.
- Developer
- S-GAME Studio
- Publisher
- S-GAME Publishing
- Released
- 28 Oct 2026
- Status
- Released
- Players
- 1
- Modes
- Single-player story, four difficulty modes
- Platforms
- PCPlayStation
- 15 posts
- Last drop
- playing on Steam now
Quick answers
- When does Phantom Blade Zero come out?
- It launches on October 29, 2026, which is the evening of October 28 in the US (7pm PT).
- What platforms is Phantom Blade Zero on?
- PS5 and PC, through Steam and the Epic Games Store. There is no Xbox version announced.
- How much does Phantom Blade Zero cost?
- The Standard Edition is $59.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition is $69.99. The Deluxe upgrade costs $10 on its own.
- Is Phantom Blade Zero single-player?
- Yes. There is no multiplayer or co-op.
- Is the Gold-Masked One boss required?
- No, but the Perfect ending needs all five Long Pillars, and he guards the first one in Weeping Creek Valley. Read the guide
- How do you upgrade weapons in Phantom Blade Zero?
- Talk to Forge at the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost, then upgrade from any bell. Up to level 10 you can take an upgrade back for free. Read the guide
- How do you get the perfect ending in Phantom Blade Zero?
- Clear every purple-icon quest in your story menu before you open the Mirage Estate door in Pangzhen. The rest of the checklist is in the guide. Read the guide
- How do you unlock accessory upgrades in Phantom Blade Zero?
- Clear the Crimson Forest, enter the Village of Lu and follow the path from the Place of Awakening bell until Jewel stops you. Read the guide
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Phantom Blade Zero: controller or keyboard and mouse
Use a controller. Here are the default binds for both inputs, how to rebind them and the camera settings worth checking.
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How to beat The Hunt in Phantom Blade Zero
Every attack in both phases of The Hunt, what to parry and dodge, and where the Chain Sickle takes you next.
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Phantom Blade Zero crashing and stuttering on PC: how to fix it
Fixes for Phantom Blade Zero crashes, slow shader compilation, stutter and missing HDR or haptics on PC, starting with the NVIDIA driver advice.
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Phantom Blade Zero best PC settings: what to lower and what to leave on Ultra
The graphics settings worth lowering in Phantom Blade Zero, the ones that cost nothing on Ultra, and how to set the upscaler, frame generation and ray tracing.
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Phantom Blade Zero fast travel: how Traverse works and where to find Talismans
How Traverse works, why it will not cross regions and where every Traversal Talisman is hiding.
Phantom Blade Zero player count
Over the last 7 days, an average of 319,879 people were playing at the same time on Steam, with a peak of 827,659.
Show weekly numbers
| Week of | Average players | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | 304,845 | 827,080 |
| 26 Oct 2026 (so far) | 407,491 | 827,659 |
Steam only, checked once an hour since 29 Oct 2026. Console players and other PC stores aren't included.
Coming soon
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- Phantom Blade Zero voice language: how to switch between English and Chinese
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How to beat The Hunt in Phantom Blade Zero
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Phantom Blade Zero best PC settings: what to lower and what to leave on Ultra
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How Traverse works, why it will not cross regions and where every Traversal Talisman is hiding.
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Phantom Blade Zero upgrade guide: what to upgrade first
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Phantom Blade Zero tips and tricks for beginners
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Phantom Blade Zero weapon upgrades: Forge, free refunds and the level 10 rule
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Phantom Blade Zero accessory upgrades: how to unlock Jewel and what to polish
How to unlock accessory polishing from Jewel in the Village of Lu, where to get the crystals and which accessories are worth upgrading first.
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Phantom Blade Zero Soul Temper: how it works and where every material is
How Soul Temper works, which tools unlock the hidden materials and where every material is, region by region.
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Phantom Blade Zero perfect ending: all requirements
Every requirement for the Perfect ending in Phantom Blade Zero, from the ten purple quests to the Long Pillars, Zhang’s relics and the point of no return at Mount Soulrend.
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Phantom Blade Zero Gold-Masked One: how to find him and beat the boss
The Gold-Masked One is an optional fight at the first Long Pillar, and the Perfect ending needs it. Here is the route to him and how to empty his Sha-Chi gauge.
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