Release Date
Phantom Blade Zero Release Date & Unlock Times
Phantom Blade Zero launches on October 29, 2026, on PS5 and PC. Here's the timeline, the unlock times, and what changed along the way.
Fact-checked Aug 13, 2026 · pre-order day
The next big date is the State of Play on August 17, 2026 — pre-order news and possibly demo news before launch.
What we know
Phantom Blade Zero launches on October 29, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). That date is confirmed on the store pages — no more guesswork on when it ships.
What changed
The original release window was September 9, 2026. S-GAME pushed it to October 29 to polish the game — a real delay, not a placeholder.
The timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Original release date (moved) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Pre-orders open; 11-minute trailer |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Dedicated State of Play (7:00 PM PT) |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Launch on PS5 & PC |
Unlock times by region
| Region / Store | Local unlock time |
|---|---|
| Steam (US listing) | Oct 29, 02:00 UTC = Oct 28, 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET |
| Beijing (UTC+8) | Oct 29, 10:00 AM |
| Japan (JST) | Oct 29, 11:00 AM |
| UK (BST) | Oct 29, 3:00 AM |
Regional storefronts can list a different unlock hour. Always check your own store before launch — the official date is the same everywhere.
Before launch
- Wishlist the game on Steam or Epic to get launch notifications.
- Compare Standard vs Deluxe editions before pre-ordering.
- Check the PC system requirements and PS5 features.
- Watch the Aug 17 State of Play for a demo and new details.
Release date questions
When is the Phantom Blade Zero release date?
October 29, 2026, on PS5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).
What time does Phantom Blade Zero unlock on Steam?
The Steam listing shows Oct 29 at 02:00 UTC — that is Oct 28 at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET. Regional stores may list different times.
Is the release date the same in all regions?
Officially yes — October 29, 2026. Individual storefronts can shift the local unlock hour, so check your own store before launch.
Did Phantom Blade Zero get delayed?
Yes. It was originally announced for September 9, 2026, then moved to October 29, 2026. S-GAME said the delay is about polish.
Can I start playing at midnight in my timezone?
Not necessarily. Steam pins the US unlock at Oct 29, 02:00 UTC, which is the evening of Oct 28 in the Americas. PlayStation unlocks usually follow store regions, so local midnight is plausible on PS5 — but stores vary, so check your own page a day before.
Will Phantom Blade Zero be on Xbox Game Pass?
Nothing has been announced. There is no Xbox version at all yet, and no subscription deal has been mentioned.
Sources: PlayStation Blog, PlayStation Store, Steam. Phantom Blade Zero content and assets remain the property of S-GAME.