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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
RSS Official site Steam

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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    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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    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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    How Traverse works, why it will not cross regions and where every Traversal Talisman is hiding.

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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 ofAverage playersPeak
2 Nov 2026304,845827,080
26 Oct 2026 (so far)407,491827,659

Steam only, checked once an hour since 29 Oct 2026. Console players and other PC stores aren't included.

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  2. How to beat The Hunt in Phantom Blade Zero

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    Phantom Blade Zero fast travel: how Traverse works and where to find Talismans

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