Phantom Blade Zero is out: Steam price, language support and PC system requirements
S-GAME's wuxia action RPG Phantom Blade Zero launched on Steam on October 28 and on PlayStation 5 on October 29. The standard edition costs $59.99 on Steam in the US, and English is fully supported, voice acting included.
In short
- Platforms: PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). No Xbox or Nintendo Switch 2 version has been announced.
- The Steam price is $59.99 in the US, and the Deluxe Edition upgrade is $10 on the US store. Other regions see regional pricing.
- The interface supports 15 languages. Full audio is available only in English and Simplified Chinese.
- On PC you need at least a GTX 1660-class graphics card, 16 GB of RAM and 145 GB of free SSD space.
What kind of game is Phantom Blade Zero?
The game is developed and self-published by Chinese studio S-GAME and built in Unreal Engine 5. You play as Soul, a warrior with only 66 days left to live. The world of Wulin, which the studio describes as "Kungfupunk", fuses classic Chinese martial arts tales with a ruined, supernatural atmosphere. It is single-player only.
According to a pre-launch feature on the PlayStation Blog, the game blends the punishing boss fights of Soulslikes with the fast combos of hack-and-slash games. The balance between defense and offense recalls Sekiro and Bloodborne, but the pace is higher.
What makes the combat different?
At the center is a meter called Sha-Chi. Blocking drains it; when it runs out, Soul staggers and is left open to attack. Perfect parries, dodges and clean hits drain your opponent's Sha-Chi instead. The quickest way to refill the meter is to swap between your two equipped main weapons. A separate resource that builds as you land hits unlocks a powerful L2 move, the Power Surge, that interrupts enemy attacks.
Most weapons don't come from chests or merchants; you claim them from bosses you defeat. Beat the optional boss Hua, for example, and you earn her blade, which summons spider lilies on the ground that slow enemies down. Some special weapons matter for exploration too: you need them to smash through barriers or grapple up to distant spots, so backtracking to earlier areas is part of the game. Blue Memory Flowers scattered around the world unlock side stories, and collecting every flower for a story raises Soul's health. The cast also includes martial arts star Donnie Yen, who plays a character called the Gold-Masked One.
How much does it cost, and which languages are supported?
According to Steam store data, the standard edition costs $59.99 in the US. Steam shows regional pricing elsewhere; in Turkey, for instance, it is listed at $49.99. PlayStation Store prices also vary by region, so check the store page for the current PS5 price where you live.
The Steam page lists 15 languages. Full audio is available only in English and Simplified Chinese. The interface and subtitles are also available in French, German, Spain Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Korean, Italian, Thai and Vietnamese.
What are the PC system requirements?
| Minimum (1080p / 30 FPS) | Recommended (1440p / 60 FPS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB / Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB |
| Storage | 145 GB, SSD required | 145 GB, SSD required |
| Note | Both targets assume upscaling is enabled. Source: Steam store page, October 29, 2026. | |
Because these targets assume upscaling, running at native resolution may require stronger hardware. 64-bit Windows 10/11 and DirectX 12 are required. The game offers full controller support, including DualSense and DualShock, and the Steam page recommends playing with a controller.
Frequently asked questions
Which platforms is Phantom Blade Zero on?
PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam). No Xbox or Nintendo Switch 2 version has been announced.
Does Phantom Blade Zero have English voice acting?
Yes. English has full audio, as does Simplified Chinese. In total, the Steam page lists 15 supported languages.
How much is Phantom Blade Zero on Steam?
$59.99 on the US store, with the Deluxe Edition upgrade at $10. Other regions see regional pricing; in Turkey it is $49.99.
Does it have multiplayer?
No. The Steam page lists the game as single-player only.
Sources
- Steam (Valve) / S-GAME — Phantom Blade Zero on Steam Official source
- PlayStation Blog (Sony Interactive Entertainment) — Phantom Blade Zero: How boss weapons transform combat and exploration Official source
- KeenGamer — Phantom Blade Zero release confirmed for October 29
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