Prior to The Game Awards, S-Game, the Chinese developer of the upcoming action title Phantom Blade Zero, had let it be known that the release date was going to be dropped during the event. And true to its word, we now know that Phantom Blade Zero will be released on September 9, 2026. Sure, that’s basically another year of waiting, but if we’ve waited this long, we can wait some more.
In this new trailer, we also get to see a bit of the story, as well as new stylish combat, locations and enemies that we’ve yet to see. If you weren’t already hyped and have this on your most anticipated games, this may just change your mind.
What makes the wait harder for me is that I’ve already had the chance to play it, and those hands-on sessions only left me wanting more. I loved the off the wall combat, the insane boss fight, and it was unlike any action game I had played before. Adding in the Chinese-infusion, it was simply a masterpiece in the making.
Phantom Blade Zero is a fast, stylish action game that leans heavily into fluid melee combat, chaining together strikes, dodges, and parries with an almost fighting game-like flow. Despite some early comparisons, S-Game has been clear that this is not a Soulslike, and having played a very short slice of the game myself, I agree. This is all about speed, precision, and spectacle.
Phantom Blade Zero will be released on September 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Check out our other coverage of Phantom Blade Zero:
- Phantom Blade Zero Impresses at the Future Games Show During Gamescom 2025, Release Window Reveal Coming Soon
- Phantom Blade Zero’s Latest Gameplay Footage Looks Absolutely Stunning
- Phantom Blade Zero’s Developer Never Said Xbox Was Written Off
- S-Game Confirms Phantom Blade Zero Is Not a Soulslike and Reveals Game Inspirations
