The release date for Phantom Blade Zero was revealed last night at the 2025 Game Awards, letting players know when they’ll be able to play the fast-paced action game.
Players will be able to use over 30 weapons as well as 20 unique “Phantom Edges” that will allow them to use different playstyles. Additionally, they can use the weapons and techniques of defeated foes, adding a bit of extra flair to the title. As the end of the trailer notes, the game is set to release for PS5 and PC on September 9, 2026.
You can watch the Phantom Blade Zero release date announcement trailer on YouTube below:
“Framed for the death of his master and left with a ruined heart, Soul has sixty-six days to live. Alone and hunted by his former comrades, he moves through a world of shifting loyalties and silent blades — determined to unravel the conspiracy that has condemned him,” reads the plot synopsis. “Rain mixes with blood, mercy entangles with vengeance. Soul’s journey is one of love, hate, and the fragile search for what it means to have a heart.”
What do you do in Phantom Blade Zero?
“S-GAME presents Phantom Blade Zero, a fusion of classic Wuxia storytelling and exhilarating action powered by Unreal Engine 5,” reads the game’s official description. “You play as Soul, a warrior with only sixty-six days left to live. Fend off assassins, unravel world-ending conspiracies, and defend your values with your life.”
