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Phantom Blade Zero is a Kungfupunk action RPG that follows a hunted assassin named Soul as he tries to uncover a conspiracy before his death in sixty-six days. Read on to learn about its release date, platforms, and announcement history.
Phantom Blade Zero Release Date and Time
Releasing on October 29, 2026
Phantom Blade Zero is releasing on October 29, 2026, for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. According to the PlayStation Store, the game is set to launch on October 28, 2026, at 10:00 P.M. ET / 7:00 P.M. PT.
Check the timetable below to see what time the game releases for PlayStation 5 in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2:00 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2:00 a.m. |
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Phantom Blade Zero Overview
Phantom Blade Zero is a dark fantasy action RPG, developed by S-GAME Studio and published by S-GAME Publishing for PC and PlayStation 5. Describing itself as Kungfupunk, the game combines traditional Wuxia elements with high-octane action to tell the story of Soul, an assassin on the run after being framed for the murder of his master. Soul has sixty-six days to live and uncover a world-ending conspiracy.
Players can upgrade Soul's skills through a skill tree, and engage in real-time combat using various weapons, such as blades, lances, canons, and more. New Game Plus will be available after finishing the game once.
Is Phantom Blade Zero on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Phantom Blade Zero has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Phantom Blade Zero on PS Plus?
No, Phantom Blade Zero has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Phantom Blade Zero on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Phantom Blade Zero has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
August 17, 2026 | Dedicated State of Play
PlayStation aired a dedicated State of Play for Phantom Blade Zero on YouTube and Twitch, featuring new information about in-game combat, exploration, progression systems, and more.
June 2, 2026 | Release Delayed
Game creator Soulframe personally apologized to fans in an announcement delaying the game's release to October 29, 2026. Further polishing was cited as the reason for the delay.
2025
December 11, 2025 | Release Date Reveal
After a long wait, Phantom Blade Zero revealed its trailer and release date at The Game Awards. The teaser showcased detailed and action-packed sequences, and confirmed the game's September 9, 2026 release date.
2024
June 7, 2024 | Summer Game Fest Feature
Phantom Blade Zero makes an appearance at 2024’s Summer Game Fest revealing all in-engine cinematics and gameplay footage, with the announcement of a demo being brought to the following locations:
⚫︎ June 8-10, 2024: Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles, California
⚫︎ July 26-29, 2024: ChinaJoy in Shanghai, China
⚫︎ August 21-25, 2024: gamescom in Cologne, Germany
⚫︎ September 28-29, 2024: Tokyo Game Show in Tokyo, Japan
February 1, 2024 | Long-Awaited Trailer Launch
After a long bout of silence, Phantom Blade Zero releases a special 2D animated trailer celebrating Chinese New year starring the Phantom World and its characters.
2023
May 24, 2023 | Initial Announcement at State of Play
Phantom Blade Zero was formally announced in PlayStation’s State of Play, revealing a unique Chinese steampunk aesthetic with Wuxia-inspired gameplay.
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