Phantom Blade Zero Release Date: October 29, 2026 Confirmed
Published 2024-08-30Updated 2026-09-174 min read
Phantom Blade Zero launches October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC. Full release timeline from the 2023 reveal to the going-gold announcement.
Phantom Blade Zero's release date is October 29, 2026, confirmed after the studio announced the game had finished development. It launches on PlayStation 5 and PC simultaneously worldwide.
The complete timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | First revealed with gameplay at a PlayStation Showcase |
| 2023-2025 | Playable demos at Summer Game Fest, Gamescom, ChinaJoy |
| Dec 2025 (TGA) | Release date announced: September 9, 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Dedicated Sony State of Play presentation |
| Jul 2026 | ~50-day delay announced; new date set for October 29 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Development fully completed ("went gold") |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Pre-orders open; Collector's Edition revealed |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Launch — PS5 + PC (Steam, Epic) |
The delay, in context
The September 9 date held for about seven months before S-GAME moved it by roughly 50 days for final polish — a modest slip by AAA standards, announced with a clear reason and a firm replacement date rather than a vague window. Chinese and Western press alike treated it as a confidence signal: short, purposeful, and sticking.
Console exclusivity
PS5 is the only console version at launch, with a one-year exclusivity window; the game is PS5 Pro enhanced targeting 4K/60. PC players get Steam and Epic — see platforms for the full breakdown, and release-when FAQ for a shorter version of this page.