Phantom Blade Zero Launches on PC With 145GB Install and Day One Patch
The day one patch adds 5GB and improves ray tracing and path tracing performance, while developers recommend rolling back to Nvidia driver 617.42.
Phantom Blade Zero has launched on PC with a 145GB install size that temporarily requires 300GB of free space during installation, according to Rock Paper Shotgun. The day one patch adds 5GB to the download.
The launch patch is described as significantly improving ray tracing and path tracing performance, and it includes several bug fixes. Players who pre-loaded the game must install the patch before launching it.
The developers also refined the game's rasterized visuals so environments stay faithful to the art direction when ray tracing is switched off. The game is said to run on mid-range and lower-end PCs as well as handhelds.
Driver rollback recommended
The studio recommends rolling back to NVIDIA driver version 617.42, citing instability with the latest 621.01 driver.
Phantom Blade Zero is available now on PC.
Quick answers
How much space does Phantom Blade Zero need on PC?
The install size is 145GB, but installation temporarily requires 300GB of free space. The day one patch adds 5GB.
Do I need the day one patch to play Phantom Blade Zero?
Yes. Players who pre-loaded the game must install the day one patch before launching it.
Which NVIDIA driver should Phantom Blade Zero players use?
The developers recommend rolling back to driver version 617.42, citing instability with the 621.01 driver.