Phantom Blade Zero Release

Launch details, unlock times, PC specifications, the day-one patch, and editions.

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Release Overview & Core Systems

Phantom Blade Zero launched on October 28, 2026 and unlocked worldwide at 02:00 UTC on October 29 — the evening of October 28 in the Americas. It shipped on PlayStation 5 and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store, built on Unreal Engine 5.

Two editions are on sale: Standard at $59.99 and Digital Deluxe at $69.99, with a $10.00 Deluxe upgrade sold separately. The pre-order rewards list — Legacy outfit and Treasure Basin accessory — closed when the game launched.

Confirmed Platforms

Day-one release on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store), taking full advantage of SSD streaming and DualSense haptics.

Edition Choices

Standard Edition ($59.99) and Digital Deluxe ($69.99). Deluxe adds the digital artbook, soundtrack and two outfits; a $10.00 upgrade covers buyers who started with Standard.

PC Specifications

Four official tiers, from GTX 1660 (1080p/30, upscaled) to RTX 5080 (2160p/60, upscaled), with an SSD required and about 145 GB installed.

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Release & Editions FAQ

When does Phantom Blade Zero launch?

It launched on October 28, 2026 — October 29 in Asia — unlocking at 02:00 UTC on both PS5 and PC.

Does the Digital Deluxe Edition include the full game?

Yes. The $69.99 Digital Deluxe includes the full game plus the digital soundtrack, artbook and two outfits. Standard owners can add the $10.00 upgrade instead of buying the game twice.

What are the pre-order bonuses?

The pre-order window closed at launch. The two early unlocks — the Legacy outfit and the Treasure Basin accessory (+10% Remnant Dust) — can also be obtained through in-game progression, per the store listing.