Developer S-Recreation has introduced a delay for Phantom Blade Zero that may see its PC and PlayStation 5 launch date pushed again nearly two months.
CEO and recreation creator Soulframe took to the studio’s X/Twitter account to share the information and their “honest apologies” following its look at in the present day’s State of Play June 2026 presentation. It is a prolonged observe to gamers with a full clarification for the 50-day delay, which is able to see the PS5 console unique action-RPG transfer its launch from September 9, 2026, to October 29, 2026.
“To begin with, I wish to supply my honest apologies to all of the gamers who’ve been following and supporting us,” Soulframe mentioned. “This was not a straightforward choice. Greater than anybody, we perceive the expectations our gamers have positioned on us. And exactly due to these expectations, we don’t wish to launch Phantom Blade Zero figuring out there may be nonetheless a possibility to take it one step additional.”
Soulframe mentioned they noticed “one remaining alternative” to make “one other significant leap ahead” whereas sharpening Phantom Blade Zero throughout the previous few months. This remaining push previous the end line concerned upgrading character fashions, remodeling environments, and “preserving as a lot of this visible influence as doable even with out counting on ray tracing.” Soulframe acknowledged that ray tracing might enhance visuals, however mentioned the studio’s first purpose is to “make sure that the core look, ambiance, and depth of Phantom Blade Zero come by way of at full power for as many gamers as doable.”
The message continued, explaining that, whereas the delay to late October “can’t clear up every part,” it can give the crew “sufficient time to finish a variety of clearly outlined and genuinely vital enhancements.” It is a schedule change that may look to have Phantom Blade Zero delivered as a robust expertise instantly upon launch. S-Recreation goals to offer followers “the most effective model of Phantom Blade Zero we will ship from the very starting.”
“I’m really sorry for the delay, and I wish to thank everybody who has continued to observe and help Phantom Blade Zero,” Soulframe continued. “This summer season, we could have far more to indicate you. I consider each additional day of ready can be price it.”
S-Recreation’s presence on the State of Play showcase noticed it affirm that Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders will arrive alongside a full trailer this summer season. Its follow-up message clarified that the aforementioned trailer will function “totally new in-game footage.” A late-summer gameplay and story deep dive State of Play, which was additionally introduced throughout Sony’s presentation, can be 15 to twenty minutes lengthy and is alleged to spotlight “the sport’s world, fight, exploration, and character development programs.”
Phantom Blade Zero will launch for PC and PS5 October 29. It’s going to stay a PlayStation console unique for at the very least 12 months after its launch date. For what else Sony needed to announce at its State of Play June 2026 present, you may see every part introduced right here.
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