Phantom Blade Zero by the numbers
Phantom Blade Zero has at least 50 bosses, about 30 primary weapons and 20 to 25 Phantom Edges, 2 endings, 9 regions and 36 trophies. The story takes 25 to 30 hours and a full run 40 to 50. It costs $59.99 and is out October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC.
By Edwin Galibert · Updated
How big is the game?
Every weapon in Phantom Blade Zero is taken from a boss, which is why the boss count tracks the arsenal: the director counts 30 main weapons and twenty-odd Phantom Edges, so at least 50 bosses.
| Figure | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bosses | At least 50, many optional | Director Soulframe Liang, October 2026 interview; boss list |
| Primary weapons | About 30 | Director, October 2026; weapons |
| Phantom Edges | 20 to 25 | Director said twenty-odd, October 2026; launch reviews count 25; Phantom Edges |
| Endings | 2: the normal ending and the true ending, plus the 66 Days ending | Launch-day guides; endings |
| Regions | 9 | World map shown in the State of Play; regions |
| Story chapters | 11, the prologue included | Chapter list of the released game; walkthrough |
| Max weapon level | 30 | Director, September 2026; upgrades |
| Equipped at once | 2 primary weapons, 2 Phantom Edges | Equipment screen, State of Play |
How long is it?
25 to 30 hours for the story, by the director's count for an experienced player. Launch reviews land at 40 to 50 hours for a run that clears the optional areas, which is also what the Platinum asks for.
| Figure | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Main story | 25 to 30 hours | Director, October 2026 |
| Story plus optional content | 40 to 50 hours | Launch reviews, October 26, 2026 |
| Difficulties | 4: Wayfarer, Pathbreaker, Hellwalker, 66 Days | State of Play; difficulty |
| Lives in 66 Days | 66 | State of Play |
| Trophies | 36: 1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 14 Silver, 18 Bronze (13 hidden) | PS5 trophy list; trophies |
| Playthroughs for the Platinum | 1, on any of the first three difficulties | Director, September 2026 |
Price, platforms and release
Phantom Blade Zero is out October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC, at $59.99 for the Standard Edition. Discs for PS5 follow in 2027. Critics who reviewed it before launch average 89 out of 100.
| Figure | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 29, 2026 (PS5 unlock 02:00 UTC) | Official launch trailer; release date |
| Standard Edition | $59.99 | Steam store |
| Digital Deluxe | $69.99 | Steam store; editions |
| Collector's Edition | About $180, China only, 20,000 units, no disc | Retail listing; editions |
| PS5 discs | 2027: Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate | Official launch trailer; physical edition |
| Xbox and Switch | Not before October 2027 | Release date trailer; FAQ |
| Critic average | 89/100 from 52 reviews, 96% recommend; 88 on PC, 87 on PS5 | Review aggregates read October 28, 2026; review scores |
| Scores of 9/10 or more | 29, ten of them 10/10 | S-GAME, October 26, 2026 |
FAQ
Why are there so many bosses?
Because every weapon comes from one. Each of the 30 main weapons and twenty-odd Phantom Edges is taken from a boss, so the count starts at 50, and many of those fights are optional.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each figure comes from S-GAME, its director's interviews, official footage, the store pages or the PS5 trophy list, as named in the Source column. They are rechecked as players finish the game.
By Edwin Galibert · Last checked Oct 29, 2026 · How we source · Report an error