Phantom Blade Zero is out: release time and installation
Phantom Blade Zero unlocks worldwide at the same moment
29 October 2026
S-GAME confirms 28 October at 19:00 PDT, equivalent to 29 October at 02:00 UTC.
| Los Angeles (PT) | Wed 28 Oct, 19:00 |
|---|---|
| New York (ET) | Wed 28 Oct, 22:00 |
| London (BST) | Thu 29 Oct, 02:00 |
| Berlin / Paris (CEST) | Thu 29 Oct, 03:00 |
| Dubai (GST) | Thu 29 Oct, 06:00 |
| Beijing / Singapore / Manila | Thu 29 Oct, 10:00 |
| Tokyo (JST) | Thu 29 Oct, 11:00 |
| Sydney (AEST) | Thu 29 Oct, 13:00 |
If you go by abbreviation: Pacific time (PST/PDT) is the Los Angeles row, Eastern (EST/EDT) is New York, Philippine time (PHT) and Singapore time (SGT) both match the Beijing row, and GMT/BST is London.
| Release date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| Developer | S-GAME Studio |
| Publisher | S-GAME Publishing |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5 · PC — Steam · PC — Epic Games Store |
| Preload | Available now |
| Early access | None advertised |
Phantom Blade Zero is released. Checked 29 October 2026, the official website now offers the full game. S-GAME’s launch announcement confirms the global unlock at 02:00 UTC on 29 October. The PC time is no longer an unannounced assumption.
Release time by region
| Region | Local equivalent of the official unlock |
|---|---|
| UTC | 29 October, 02:00 |
| Beijing / Taipei | 29 October, 10:00 |
| Tokyo | 29 October, 11:00 |
| New York | 28 October, 22:00 |
| Los Angeles | 28 October, 19:00 |
Steam’s US date of 28 October is consistent with that global instant. The global release time is confirmed for PC as well as PS5.
Installation space and the former preload window
The developer’s 26 October announcement distinguishes an approximately 145 GB game from at least 300 GB of free space needed during preloading. The 300 GB figure is preload working space, not the installed game size. An SSD is required. Preloading has already begun and the game is now released; use the storefront’s current download and update state.
The 28 October director’s letter also describes an approximately 5 GB day-one update for preloaded copies. It supersedes the earlier blanket advice to install the newest graphics driver; consult that current official notice rather than treating the earlier preload advice as evergreen troubleshooting.
Editions and purchase checks
Standard and Digital Deluxe include the game. The separate Deluxe upgrade does not. Regional storefront terms determine current prices and promotions. The physical-edition schedule and contents still need first-party verification; see the editions page.
Related pages
- Release time and installation
- Editions and physical copy
- Demo availability check
- Donnie Yen and his role
Sources checked
These official pages were checked on 29 October 2026. We did not purchase, download or test the game.
- S-GAME official site: available now and edition contents
- Steam: base game, Deluxe bundle and separate upgrade
- S-GAME: Ready your blade! (26 October) and Reason and Madness (28 October)
- PlayStation Support: release date and editions
FAQ
Is the game released?
Yes. The developer announced the global unlock for 29 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC, or 19:00 PDT on 28 October.
Is the installed game 300 GB?
No. The developer describes an approximately 145 GB game and at least 300 GB free for the preload process, on an SSD.
Does the Deluxe upgrade include the game?
No. It adds Deluxe content for existing Standard owners. Digital Deluxe owners should not purchase it again.