Phantom Blade Zero PC needs 145GB, preload starts October 27
S-GAME says preloading requires at least 300GB of free space for temporary files and recommends installing on an SSD.
S-GAME announced on October 26 the storage requirements and preload schedule for the PC version of Phantom Blade Zero. According to Game*Spark, the PC release requires 145GB of storage, while preloading needs at least 300GB of free space to cover temporary files during unpacking.
The developer recommends installing the game on an SSD for smooth gameplay and advises players to update their graphics drivers to the latest version before launch.
PC preloading begins on October 27 at 11:00 Japan time, and the game unlocks on October 29 at 11:00 Japan time.
Release details
Phantom Blade Zero launches on October 29, 2026 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, and for PS5. The Standard Edition costs 8,580 yen and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs 9,980 yen. A physical packaged version is planned for 2027.
Ahead of launch, the PC version held a Metacritic metascore of 88 from 31 reviews at the time of writing, and Game*Spark published a review giving the game 9 points.
Quick answers
When does Phantom Blade Zero PC preload start?
Preloading begins on October 27 at 11:00 Japan time.
How much storage does Phantom Blade Zero need on PC?
The PC version requires 145GB, and preloading needs at least 300GB of free space.
When does Phantom Blade Zero release?
It launches on October 29, 2026 for PC and PS5.