Phantom Blade Zero is a single-player wuxia action RPG out October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC, at $59.99. The story runs 25 to 30 hours plus about 20 of side content, there are no microtransactions, and a mode called Li Wulin lets you refight bosses.
Quick answers
- Release
- October 29, 2026
- Platforms
- PS5 · PC (Steam, Epic)
- Price
- $59.99 · $69.99 Deluxe
- Length
- 25 to 30 h story + ~20 h side
- Multiplayer
- None, single-player
- Microtransactions
- None
The questions below are the ones people actually search for, answered from official statements and hands-on reports.
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FAQ
When does Phantom Blade Zero come out?
October 29, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). It unlocks at 02:00 UTC on October 29 (7 PM PT on October 28) on PS5 and Steam, the hour S-GAME gave in its launch trailer and its Steam preload post.
Is Phantom Blade Zero on Xbox or Switch?
Not at launch. The release date trailer says it will not come to other consoles until at least 12 months after release.
How much does Phantom Blade Zero cost?
$59.99 for the Standard Edition and $69.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition, which adds two outfits, a digital artbook and the soundtrack. Regional prices vary.
How long is Phantom Blade Zero?
About 25 to 30 hours for a full playthrough by an experienced player who does not get stuck on bosses, the director said in October 2026. Side missions and extra content add about 20 hours more, by the developers' early 2025 estimate.
Can you refight bosses in Phantom Blade Zero?
Yes. A mode called Li Wulin lets you return to bosses you have already beaten as often as you like, and gives access to hidden bosses. How it unlocks has not been shown.
Are there secret bosses?
Yes. Hidden bosses exist, and the director has said a hidden boss's weapon is among the rarest in the game. Some secret bosses are needed for the true ending, and they are a sharp jump in difficulty. Quests marked in purple lead to them. The total boss count has not been revealed.
Does Phantom Blade Zero have co-op or PvP?
No. It is a single-player game; no co-op or competitive mode has been announced.
Does Phantom Blade Zero have microtransactions?
No. S-GAME said in 2023: "You'll be paying for a complete experience. No gacha or microtransaction." Equipment, cosmetics and upgrades are earned in play.
Is Phantom Blade Zero open world?
No. It has nine handcrafted, interconnected regions with bells for fast travel rather than one open map.
Is Phantom Blade Zero a soulslike?
Partly. The studio calls it a "Soulslite": bells as checkpoints and interconnected levels like a soulslike, but no currency lost on death and no XP grind. S-GAME files it under kungfupunk action: fights are built on parrying, weapon swaps and Sha-Chi, and there is an easy mode.
Is there an easy mode?
Yes. Wayfarer is the story-first difficulty. Pathbreaker is the standard challenge, Hellwalker the hardest, and 66 Days a permadeath mode for a second playthrough.
Do you lose progress when you die?
No. There is no experience or currency to drop. Only the optional 66 Days mode ends a run, and it keeps its own save separate from your normal game.
Is there a demo?
No public demo has been released. A PS5 demo listing appeared in August 2026 and was pulled.
Did S-GAME use generative AI?
No. Director Soulframe Liang says every piece of content was made by human artists, and that the studio will not use AI that alters an artist's intent.
What PS5 features does it use?
DualSense adaptive triggers (a drawn bow resists your finger), haptic feedback on blade clashes and hammer strikes, and 3D audio through TV speakers or headphones.
Does the PC version have Denuvo?
Yes. The Steam page lists Denuvo anti-tamper.
Does it have English voice acting?
Yes. Full audio in English, Simplified Chinese and Latin American Spanish, with subtitles in 15 languages.
Do you need to play Rainblood or the older games?
No. The director calls Phantom Blade Zero a spiritual rebirth of Rainblood, with a story that needs no earlier knowledge.
Can you create your own character or play as a woman?
No. You play Soul, a fixed protagonist; there is no character creator.
Is Phantom Blade Zero on Game Pass?
No. It is not coming to Xbox for at least 12 months after launch, and no Game Pass release has been announced.
What engine does Phantom Blade Zero use?
Unreal Engine 5.
Is it Phantom Blade Zero or Phantom Blade 0?
The same game. The logo writes the zero as Ø and the Chinese title is 影之刃零 ("Shadow Blade Zero"), so players also write Phantom Blade 0, PB0 or PBZero, and shorten it to PBZ, like S-GAME's own pbz.s-game.com site and @pbzero_official account.
Where is Phantom Blade Zero set?
In the Wulin, a fictional martial world inspired by Ming-dynasty China, mixed with machinery and folk horror: the style S-GAME calls kungfupunk.
By Edwin Galibert · Last checked Oct 29, 2026 · How we source · Report an error