Phantom Blade Zero has sold more than 4 million copies in its first 72 hours, developer S-GAME announced on November 2. The wuxia action RPG launched digitally on PS5 and PC on October 29, hit a Steam peak of more than 822,000 concurrent players and holds an 88 on Metacritic. Here are the numbers, how they compare and what is still coming, including the physical PS5 release in 2027.
Phantom Blade Zero launch in numbers
| Metric | Figure | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Copies sold in 72 hours | More than 4 million | Official S-GAME on X |
| Steam peak concurrent players | 822,361 (Steam Charts); 833,921 (SteamDB, Nov 1) | Reported Third-party trackers |
| Metacritic | 88 | Official Shown in S-GAME’s graphic |
| Steam user reviews | 89% positive | Official Shown in S-GAME’s graphic |
| Platforms | PS5, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store) | Official |
| Price (US) | $59.99 standard | Official PlayStation Store |
The two Steam peaks differ because Steam Charts and SteamDB sample at different times. Either way, GamesRadar+ notes that the peak is above the all-time records of Marvel Rivals and Battlefield 6.
How it compares
Reported The obvious comparison is Black Myth: Wukong, the other big Chinese-developed action game, which sold about 10 million copies in roughly three days in August 2024. Phantom Blade Zero did not match that, but 4 million in three days is a rare result for any new IP, and this is only S-GAME’s second game after the free-to-play Phantom Blade: Executioners. Tech Times also reports that no other single-player game released in 2026 came close to its Steam peak, with Resident Evil Requiem at about 344,000.
What is Phantom Blade Zero?
Official It is a dark wuxia action RPG built in Unreal Engine 5. You play Soul, a swordsman framed for murdering his master and left with 66 days to live, who is hunted across the martial world while uncovering a conspiracy. S-GAME calls the style “Kungfupunk”: traditional martial arts mixed with mechanical prosthetics and punk fantasy. The PlayStation Store lists more than 30 primary weapons and more than 20 Phantom Edges, and the game is PS5 Pro Enhanced.
Editions and the physical release
| Edition | Format | What you get | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Digital, PS5 and PC | The game ($59.99 US) | Official Out now |
| Digital Deluxe | Digital, PS5 and PC | Two exclusive appearances, digital artbook, soundtrack | Official Out now |
| Physical Standard, Deluxe, Ultimate | PS5 disc | Contents not fully detailed | Official 2027, no date or price |
There is no physical PC version and no Xbox version announced.
Is it worth playing during GTA 6 month?
If you like hard, fast melee combat, yes. Critics rate it among the best-reviewed games of the year (see our best-reviewed games of 2026 list), and you have until November 19 before GTA 6 takes over. It is a single-player game with a fixed story, so it fits in that window better than an open-ended live-service game. For everything else launching this month, see November 2026 game releases.
Frequently asked questions
How many copies has Phantom Blade Zero sold?
More than 4 million in its first 72 hours, according to developer S-GAME on November 2, 2026.
What is Phantom Blade Zero’s Steam player peak?
Steam Charts shows a peak of 822,361 concurrent players and SteamDB recorded 833,921 on November 1, according to GamesRadar+ and Tech Times.
Is Phantom Blade Zero on Xbox?
No. It is available on PS5 and PC (Steam and the Epic Games Store). No Xbox version has been announced.
Is there a physical version of Phantom Blade Zero?
Not yet. Physical PS5 Standard, Deluxe and Ultimate editions are planned for 2027 with no date or price.
How much does Phantom Blade Zero cost?
$59.99 for the standard edition on the US PlayStation Store. The Digital Deluxe edition adds cosmetics, an artbook and the soundtrack.
Did Phantom Blade Zero sell more than Black Myth: Wukong?
No. Black Myth: Wukong sold about 10 million copies in its first three days in 2024.
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Checked on November 3, 2026. Image: HUDWire graphic.
Sources
- Gematsu: Phantom Blade Zero sales top four million in 72 hours (Nov 2, 2026)
- GamesRadar+: Phantom Blade Zero has sold 4 million copies in 3 days (Nov 2, 2026)
- Push Square: Phantom Blade Zero is an instant hit with 4 million sales (Nov 2, 2026)
- PlayStation Store: Phantom Blade Zero
- Tech Times: Phantom Blade Zero’s 4 million opening (Nov 2, 2026)