Official game facts
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Corrected release status
S-GAME's June 2 letter moved the global launch to October 29, 2026. Steam may display October 28 in some regions because storefront dates can reflect regional unlock timing. ParryGrid uses the developer's October 29 announcement as the primary global date and records the Steam display separately.
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Confirmed combat scale
- More than 30 primary weapons
- More than 20 Phantom Edges taken from fallen foes
- Dodges, deflects, counters and seamless combinations
- Single-player
- Unreal Engine 5 and motion-captured martial arts
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Story premise
The player controls Soul, a warrior framed for murdering his master and left with sixty-six days to live. The official description places his investigation inside the Wulin and a wider conspiracy.
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Facts checked September 7, 2026. Review percentages and prices are time-sensitive snapshots, never editorial scores.
Frequently asked questions
When does Phantom Blade Zero release?+
S-GAME's official letter says October 29, 2026. Steam may show October 28 depending on region and unlock timing.
How many weapons are confirmed?+
The official Steam description says more than 30 primary weapons and more than 20 Phantom Edges.