Phantom Blade Zero release date
Updated 2026-10-16. Checked 2026-10-16.
The official release date is 29 October 2026 for PS5 and PC. PlayStation Store lists 02:00 UTC that day. Steam currently displays 28 October; the PS5 timestamp falls on that evening in the US, but does not establish an exact PC unlock time.
Checked on 16 October 2026 against the official site, the creative-director letter, and both store listings. The date and the PS5 hour are confirmed separately; an exact Steam or Epic unlock hour remains unverified.
How the date moved
The original date was 9 September 2026. The creative-director letter, dated 2 June on the official website and listed on Steam on 3 June, moved it to 29 October: a 50-day delay for character and environment improvements.
Pre-orders opened on 12 August 2026. For console details see PS5; official purchase links are on where to pre-order.
| Moment | Date shown | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TGA 2025 | 9 September 2026 | Original date confirmed by the official delay letter |
| 2 June 2026 (official site); 3 June (Steam) | 29 October 2026 | Creative director letter on pbz.s-game.com |
| PS Store | 29 Oct 2026, 02:00 UTC | Concept 10017620 |
Questions
Why does Steam say 28 October?
Steam currently displays 28 October while S-GAME says 29 October. The PS5 unlock falls on 28 October in the US, which illustrates the time-zone difference, but Steam's exact unlock hour has not been verified.
Was it delayed?
Yes. It moved from 9 September 2026 to 29 October 2026.
Keep reading
Sources
- Official site — Checked 2026-10-16
- Creative director letter — Official page dated 2 June 2026; delay of 50 days
- Steam release listing — Displays 28 October; checked 2026-10-16, exact PC hour unverified
- PlayStation Store concept 10017620 — Unlock time and US price checked 2026-10-16