Phantom Blade Zero PC Requirements Revealed Alongside 11 Minutes of PS5 Gameplay

Developer S-GAME has officially revealed the minimum and recommended PC system requirements for Phantom Blade Zero, launching in October 2026 on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5. Alongside the PC technical specifications, the studio released an extensive 11-minute gameplay presentation showcasing fast-paced combat running natively on PlayStation 5 hardware. Built in Unreal Engine 5, this dark wuxia action RPG combines martial arts choreography with high-octane hack-and-slash mechanics.

Key Information

• Game Title: Phantom Blade Zero
• Developer: S-GAME Studio
• Publisher: S-GAME Publishing
• Engine: Unreal Engine 5
• Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5
• Release Date: October 29, 2026
• Genre: Action RPG, Wuxia, Hack and Slash
• Official Developer Community: Phantom Blade Official Discord
• Official Subreddit: r/PhantomBladeZero
• Official Facebook Page: Phantom Blade Zero Facebook
• Official Instagram: Phantom Blade Zero Instagram
• Platform Product Pages: Phantom Blade Zero Steam Store page | PlayStation Store digital listing | Epic Games Store product page

Is Phantom Blade Zero a Souls-like Game?

Despite initial speculation comparing the title to FromSoftware hits like Demon’s Souls or Dark Souls, S-GAME clarified that Phantom Blade Zero is not a traditional Souls-like game.

Instead, the combat philosophy leans heavily into stylish, expressive action inspired by Devil May Cry and the deflection rhythms of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Rather than punishing stamina management and slow-paced encounters, players control Soul, an elite assassin framed for murder who has only 66 days left to live. Gameplay highlights include fast combo execution, over 30 primary weapons, 20 unique Phantom Edges, dynamic parries, and aerial movement rooted in authentic Chinese martial arts cinematic traditions.

What Are the Phantom Blade Zero PC System Requirements?

S-GAME outlined both the entry level and recommended configurations for PC players aiming for solid performance across 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

Minimum System Requirements (1080p at 30 FPS with Upscaling)

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit required)
• Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
• System Memory (RAM): 16 GB
• Graphics Card (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (8 GB)
• DirectX Version: Version 12

Recommended System Requirements (1440p at 60 FPS with Upscaling)

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit required)
• Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
• System Memory (RAM): 16 GB
• Graphics Card (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB)
• DirectX Version: Version 12
• Storage Requirement: Solid State Drive (SSD) installation required

S-GAME has not yet released system requirements for targeting native 4K resolutions, unlocked frame rates above 60 FPS, or specialized configurations for Intel Arc graphics cards.

Does Phantom Blade Zero Support Ray Tracing and Upscaling Technologies?

The PC release will feature dedicated Ray Tracing support designed to enhance reflective surfaces and shadow detail throughout the dark fantasy environments. However, S-GAME confirmed that the title will not utilize Ray Tracing Global Illumination (RTGI). Because the title is built on Unreal Engine 5, global illumination and geometry rendering are managed through software features like Lumen and Nanite.

On the upscaling front, the game includes support for AMD FSR 4, aligning with an official hardware partnership between S-GAME and AMD. Minimum performance targets at 1080p rely on active upscaling. While NVIDIA upscaling support is present, rumors surround whether the title will be among the early batch of games featuring NVIDIA DLSS 5 integration. S-GAME plans to share deeper technical breakdowns regarding graphic presets and performance scaling closer to launch.

PC gamers can now pre-purchase or add the title to their wishlist via the Phantom Blade Zero Steam Store page or the Epic Games Store product page, while console players can lock in their digital pre-orders on the PlayStation Store digital listing.