Phantom Blade Zero sells 4 million in 72 hours

Phantom Blade Zero sold over 4 million copies in 72 hours. Here is the new 833,921 Steam peak, how it compares, price, platforms and what the game is about.

FireGhost

November 2, 2026, 09:50 AM4 min read

In brief

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Phantom Blade Zero sold over 4 million copies within 72 hours of launching on PS5 and PC.
The game reached 833,921 concurrent players on Steam, becoming the platform’s 14th most-played game ever.
A physical PS5 edition is planned for 2027, with no Xbox or Switch versions announced.

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Phantom Blade Zero has sold over 4 million copies in just 72 hours. Developer S-GAME shared the milestone on November 2, three days after the wuxia action RPG launched on PS5 and PC. The game is also setting new player records on Steam.

In a post on the official Phantom Blade Zero account, S-GAME thanked players "from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support." The game launched digitally on PS5, Steam and the Epic Games Store at the end of October.

How big is the Phantom Blade Zero launch?

For a relatively new IP, it is a big number. GamingBolt notes the game passed 3 million wishlists across PS5 and PC in September and reportedly sold close to 1 million copies before launch. Quadrupling that in three days points to demand well beyond the pre-order crowd.

GamingBolt also offers some perspective: Black Myth: Wukong sold 10 million copies in its first four days. Phantom Blade Zero is not at that level, but it compares well with other recent big-budget action releases.

Two warriors clashing mid-air in Phantom Blade Zero — A mid-air duel in Phantom Blade Zero (Source: S-GAME / Steam)

A new Steam peak

The sales news lines up with the Steam numbers. Phantom Blade Zero hit 431,000 concurrent players on launch day. GamingBolt reports that the peak climbed to 833,921 over the weekend, making it the 14th most-played game in Steam history. SteamCharts also lists an all-time peak above 800,000.

That jump shows the game kept building momentum through its first weekend rather than peaking on day one. Strong word of mouth and streaming interest clearly played a part.

Phantom Blade Zero price and platforms

Platform	Store	Price / format
PC	Steam (US)	$59.99
PC	Epic Games Store	Digital
PS5	PlayStation Store	Digital
PS5	Retail	Physical edition in 2027

According to Gematsu, a physical PS5 edition is due in 2027. There is no Xbox or Switch version announced. The Steam page lists support for 15 languages, with full audio in English and Simplified Chinese.

Soul walking through a misty forest with his blade in Phantom Blade Zero — Soul in a misty forest (Source: S-GAME / Steam)

What critics said

Strong reviews helped. GamingBolt scored the game 9 out of 10, saying the combat starts a little slow but ramps up after the opening hours through weapon choice and boss fights. It also praised the presentation and noted that exploration, limited at first, opens up with interesting side quests and hidden bosses. GamingBolt adds that the launch compares well with contemporaries such as Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and The Blood of Dawnwalker.

What is Phantom Blade Zero about?

You play as Soul, a warrior framed for the death of his master and left with a ruined heart. He has sixty-six days to live. Hunted by his former comrades, he sets out to unravel the conspiracy that condemned him.

Arsenal: over 30 weapons and more than 20 Phantom Edges
Style: "Kungfupunk", inspired by Hong Kong action cinema
Tech: Unreal Engine 5 with motion-captured fight choreography
Tone: a blend of wuxia, fantasy and folk horror

For more on the launch, read about the Phantom Blade Zero day-one patch, its launch-day Steam peak and the Phantom Blade Zero reviews.

Frequently asked questions

How many copies has Phantom Blade Zero sold?

Developer S-GAME announced on November 2 that Phantom Blade Zero sold more than 4 million copies in its first 72 hours across PS5 and PC.

What is Phantom Blade Zero's Steam peak?

According to GamingBolt, Phantom Blade Zero hit a new Steam peak of 833,921 concurrent players over the weekend, making it the 14th most-played game in Steam history.

Is Phantom Blade Zero on Xbox?

No. Phantom Blade Zero is out on PS5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. A physical PS5 edition is planned for 2027, and no Xbox or Switch version has been announced.