Master the
Bladein the Wulin
Enter the dark Kungfupunk world of Phantom Blade Zero. Master Soul’s blade, uncover the secrets of the Wulin and make every encounter count.
Snapshot: Nov 5, 2026 · Official release · SteamDB · PC Metascore
ScrollWhat is Phantom Blade Zero?
Phantom Blade Zero is a single-player action RPG from S-GAME Studio, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Soul has only sixty-six days left to live. His journey through the Wulin blends a personal search for answers with a conspiracy that threatens the wider martial world.
Traditional Chinese martial arts meet dark fantasy and mechanical creations in a style S-GAME calls Kungfupunk. Switch weapons, read your enemies and explore routes that open as your arsenal grows. Start with the combat basics, then follow the equipment and quest guides when the path branches.
- Developer
- S-GAME Studio
- Publisher
- S-GAME Publishing
- Genre
- Wuxia action RPG
- Platforms
- PC / PlayStation 5
- Players
- Single-player
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Release
- Oct 29, 2026
Start Your Journey
Beginner Guide
Learn the combat rhythm, use Bells well and make your early upgrades count.
ExploreHow to Parry
Read the attack, time your guard and turn blue flashes into counterattacks.
ExploreBoss Guides
Prepare for Hua, identify your opponent and understand which fights are optional.
ExploreEquipment
Find weapons, compare Phantom Edges and spend materials on gear you can use.
ExploreExplore the Phantom World
Weeping Creek Valley
Learn the blade, meet Forge and return to the tower’s hidden paths with the right tools.
Region guide
Crimson Forest
Rescue Quick Hand Zhang, help Yu’er and finish the local quests before the story moves on.
Region guideFind Your Next Step
Release Date and Platform Availability
Understand the October 2026 release and regional date wording.
Read guideBeginner Tips & Tricks
Combat, exploration and early upgrades for your first journey.
Read guideWhich Difficulty Should You Choose?
Choose between Wayfarer, Pathbreaker and Hellwalker.
Read guideBest Weapons for Your Playstyle
Compare damage, defense and status-focused weapon choices.
Read guideA Reliable Beginner Build
Build around Jagged Steel, Outlaw Warblade and useful support.
Read guideMandate Encampment Walkthrough
Enter from the Village of Lu and follow the highland routes.
Read guideNimble Thief Letter & Quiz Answers
Deliver the letter to the Gentle Thief and choose the right answers.
Read guideMissables to Check Before Moving On
Protect early NPC quests and later optional-story rewards.
Read guideHow to Get the True Ending
Finish the connected mysteries before the estate transition.
Read guidePrepare for What’s Ahead
Stuttering: Checks That Match the Symptom
Read guideBest Phantom Edges
Read guideHow to Upgrade Medicine
Read guideMandate Encampment Outer Gate Key Location
Read guidePoints of No Return Explained
Read guideNew Game Plus and Carryover
Read guideLatest Verified Patch: 1.0302256
Read guideFeatured Guides
Latest News
Version 1.0302256 adjusts selected boss behavior, improves performance in some areas and changes PC shader compilation. The Steam announcement is dated November 4.
Phantom Blade Zero releases on PC and PlayStation 5. See the regional date context and platform details.
Watch Soul’s journey in the official launch trailer.
Phantom Blade Zero FAQ
What is Phantom Blade Zero?
Phantom Blade Zero is S-GAME’s single-player wuxia action RPG. You play as Soul, a swordsman caught in a conspiracy, in a world that combines martial arts, dark fantasy and folk horror.
Which platforms can I play on?
The confirmed release platforms are PlayStation 5 and PC. The official site links to PlayStation, Steam and the Epic Games Store; an Xbox release date is not confirmed in the reviewed sources.
Is there a difficulty setting?
Yes. Wayfarer, Pathbreaker and Hellwalker offer different levels of challenge. The separate 66 Days mode adds a limited-death challenge; it is not a real-time countdown imposed on your first playthrough.
Do enemies respawn when I rest?
Ordinary defeated enemies do not return simply because you rest at a Bell in the unmodified game. Scripted encounters and PC mods can behave differently, so a modded video may not show the standard rules.
Can I miss quests or equipment?
Yes. Complete the early Outpost and Thieves’ Camp quests before defeating Bai Chilian. Later decisions, including how you handle Red, can also affect rewards; use the missables guide before advancing.
Where should I start if a boss feels too hard?
Check your weapon upgrades and medicine, then learn the boss’s blue and red attack cues. Weapon switching restores Sha-Chi, and equipment changes can make a bigger difference than repeatedly trying the same approach.
Are the numbers on this wiki live?
No. Release and review data shown here use the November 5, 2026 source snapshot. Individual guides link to the sources they use, and the patch page distinguishes official changes from player reports.