Phantom Blade Zero PC requirements: can your PC run it?
Steam publishes a minimum and a recommended PC. Both are given with upscaling turned on. The minimum asks for a GTX 1660 or RX 5500 XT for 1080p at 30 fps; the recommended tier, an RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6700 XT for 1440p at 60 fps.
Quick answers
- Steam Deck?
- Not rated yetValve’s compatibility report returns no rating. GamingBolt reports the studio is looking to bring it to Steam Deck.
- Install size?
- About 145 GB on PCS-GAME asks for at least 300 GB free during the pre-load, and Steam says an SSD is required on every tier. On PS5 no official size; a tracker account reports 134.857 GB.
- DLSS and ray tracing?
- Ray tracing and DLSS 4 Multi Frame GenerationSo NVIDIA’s GeForce channel said in 2025. FSR and XeSS are not confirmed.
- Copy protection?
- DenuvoNamed on the Steam page.
- PS5 Pro?
- PS5 Pro EnhancedSo the store says. What the Pro mode adds is not published.
On PC the game is about 145 GB, and S-GAME asks you to keep at least 300 GB free during the pre-load, on an SSD. On PS5 no official size has been announced; a tracker account reports a 134.857 GB download, which S-GAME has not confirmed. The account, PlayStation Game Size on X, reads the PlayStation Network database and posted the figure on 16 October 2026; the Steam and PlayStation Store pages showed no size when we checked on 18 October 2026, before S-GAME’s post.unconfirmed TwistedVoxel on the PlayStation Game Size post.
Phantom Blade Zero minimum and recommended specs
| Tier | CPU | Memory | Graphics card | Assumed target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600 | 16 GB | GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 8GB | 1080p at 30 fps, with upscaling |
| Recommended | i5-10600K / Ryzen 5 5600X | 16 GB | RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / RX 6700 XT 12GB | 1440p at 60 fps, with upscaling |
The two tiers are given different targets. The minimum is for 1080p at 30 frames per second, and the recommended tier for 1440p at 60 frames per second, each with upscaling on. Our sources do not record a quality preset or an upscaling mode for either tier.
NVIDIA’s GeForce channel has said the game will support ray tracing and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation at launch, in a video that Gamersky republished in August 2025. We have not confirmed FSR or XeSS support.
The four tiers on one scale
Steam’s two tiers and S-GAME’s two ray-tracing tiers aim at different pictures. Measured in output pixels per second (resolution × frames per second at each target, after upscaling; the internal render resolution is not published), the path-tracing tier puts out eight times what the minimum does, and the recommended tier about three and a half times.
1080p · 30 fpsMinimum
GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 8GB, i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB
1080p · 60 fpsRay tracing
RTX 5060; no CPU or memory given
1440p · 60 fpsRecommended
RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / RX 6700 XT 12GB, i5-10600K / Ryzen 5 5600X, 16 GB
4K · 60 fpsPath tracing
RTX 5080; no CPU or memory given
All four tiers are official: two from the Steam page, two from S-GAME’s system requirements page. Every target is with upscaling on.
Phantom Blade Zero ray tracing and path tracing
| Setting | Graphics card | Assumed target |
|---|---|---|
| Ray tracing | RTX 5060 | 1080p at 60 fps, with upscaling |
| Path tracing | RTX 5080 | 4K at 60 fps, with upscaling |
NVIDIA says the PC version “will be enhanced by DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and Multi Frame Generation”, with ray-traced reflections, shadows and caustics.
On performance, the IGN preview reported infrequent but severe frame drops on PC. RPGFan saw it run smoothly on preview PCs with RTX 5080 cards, set to 4K with DLSS Performance mode and 2x frame generation. Reviews of the pre-launch build, published on 25 and 26 October, report about 100 fps at 4K High with DLSS Quality on an RTX 4080, the high 50s with ray tracing and about 30 with path tracing; how it runs on each platform is on our reviews page.
Before you play on an NVIDIA card, use driver 617.42. On 28 October S-GAME said the newer 621.01 driver gives unstable performance and recommends rolling back to 617.42 with a clean installation until NVIDIA’s next driver arrives. The same note says the day-one patch, about 5 GB, improves ray tracing and path tracing performance.
Storage, DRM and Steam Deck
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit, with DirectX 12. |
| Storage | An SSD is required, on every tier. |
| Install size | About 145 GB on PC, with at least 300 GB free needed during the pre-load (S-GAME, 26 October). On PS5 not announced; a tracker account reports 134.857 GB, unconfirmed by S-GAME. |
| Copy protection (DRM) | Denuvo, as the Steam page names it. |
| Steam Deck | Valve has not rated the game. Steam’s compatibility report returns no rating (category 0). |
S-GAME aims for Steam Deck. Reporting on Liang’s interview with PC Gamer, GamingBolt says the team wants the game to be accessible to “as many players as possible” and is looking to bring it to Steam Deck, despite the handheld’s known trouble with Unreal Engine 5 games.
Phantom Blade Zero on PS5 and PS5 Pro
On console the game is PS5 only, and the PlayStation Store lists it as PS5 Pro Enhanced. S-GAME has not published what the Pro version changes, such as resolution or frame rate modes.
PlayStation’s own State of Play closes on the release date over the PS5 and PS5 Pro logos. Xbox and Switch 2 are covered on our open world, multiplayer and Xbox page.
Languages and voice-over
Interface and subtitles are available in 15 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Italian, Russian, Thai and Vietnamese. Full audio is available in English and Simplified Chinese (Mandarin) only.
People are searching for a Cantonese dub. We have found no confirmation that one exists.
What is not yet known
The items below are not on the Steam page or the official site as of 10 October 2026. Each one will change once an official source states it.
- Install size on PS5Not announced. A leak puts the download at 134.857 GB. The PC size is official: about 145 GB.
- Steam Deck ratingValve has not rated the game yet.
- FSR and XeSS supportNot confirmed.
- Cantonese dubNot confirmed.
- What PS5 Pro changesNot published.
Phantom Blade Zero PC requirements FAQ
How much storage does Phantom Blade Zero need?
On PC the game is about 145 GB, and S-GAME asks you to keep at least 300 GB free during the pre-load, on an SSD. On PS5 no official size has been announced; a tracker account reports a 134.857 GB download, which S-GAME has not confirmed.
What graphics card do I need for Phantom Blade Zero?
Steam asks for a GTX 1660 6GB or RX 5500 XT 8GB at minimum, for 1080p at 30 fps, and recommends an RTX 3060 Ti 8GB or RX 6700 XT 12GB for 1440p at 60 fps, both with upscaling on.
Will Phantom Blade Zero run on Steam Deck?
Valve has not rated it yet: Steam’s compatibility report returns no rating. GamingBolt, on PC Gamer’s interview with Liang, says the team is looking to bring it to Steam Deck.
Does Phantom Blade Zero support DLSS 4?
NVIDIA says the PC version “will be enhanced by DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and Multi Frame Generation”, with ray-traced reflections, shadows and caustics. FSR and XeSS support is not confirmed.
Sources for this page 27
- Quick answers Official Steam Deck report · Press-reported GamingBolt
- Quick answers Official Steam store page · Unconfirmed PlayStation Game Size on X, 16 October 2026
- Quick answers Press-reported Gamersky, republishing NVIDIA
- Quick answers Official Steam store page
- Quick answers Store data PlayStation Store
- Phantom Blade Zero minimum and recommended specs Official Steam store page, read 10 October 2026.
- Phantom Blade Zero minimum and recommended specs Press-reported Gamersky, 25 August 2025, republishing a video from NVIDIA’s GeForce channel. FSR and XeSS support is not confirmed.
- The four tiers on one scale Our arithmetic 4K taken as 3840 × 2160.
- The four tiers on one scale Official Steam store page
- The four tiers on one scale Official S-GAME system requirements page, 12 August 2026
- Phantom Blade Zero ray tracing and path tracing Official NVIDIA GeForce news, 13 August 2026.
- Phantom Blade Zero ray tracing and path tracing Press-reported Gamersky’s summary of IGN’s preview, and RPGFan, October 2026.
- Storage, DRM and Steam Deck Press-reported GamingBolt, 12 June 2026, on PC Gamer’s interview. More on our open world, multiplayer and Xbox page.
- Phantom Blade Zero on PS5 and PS5 Pro Store data PlayStation Store listing, read 14 October 2026; Official State of Play end card, 19:49, for PS5 as the only console.
- Phantom Blade Zero on PS5 and PS5 Pro Official State of Play gameplay deep dive, PlayStation on YouTube, 19:00.
- Languages and voice-over Unconfirmed Search suggestions only, no source states a Cantonese track.
- What is not yet known Official Official site and Steam store page, checked 10 October 2026.
- Phantom Blade Zero minimum and recommended specs Official Steam store page, the minimum and recommended specs as printed there.
- Phantom Blade Zero ray tracing and path tracing Official S-GAME’s system requirements page, 12 August 2026: “Ray Tracing Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB, 1080p / 60 FPS (with upscaling enabled)” and “Path Tracing Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, 2160p / 60 FPS (with upscaling enabled)”. These tiers are not on the Steam page, and the official page names only a graphics card and a target for each tier; it gives no CPU or memory. Press-reported DSOGaming, 14 August 2026, carried the same figures.
- Phantom Blade Zero ray tracing and path tracing Press-reported Notebookcheck, 26 October 2026, summarising Wccftech’s RTX 4080 figures from the pre-launch build.
- Phantom Blade Zero ray tracing and path tracing Official S-GAME on Steam, “Reason and Madness”, 28 October 2026: NVIDIA driver 617.42 recommended over 621.01; day-one patch about 5 GB.
- Storage, DRM and Steam Deck Official Steam store page. Official Steam Deck compatibility report, read 10 October 2026.
- Storage, DRM and Steam Deck Official S-GAME on Steam, “Ready your blade!”, 26 October 2026: about 145 GB on PC, 300 GB free for the pre-load.
- Quick answers Official store.steampowered.com/app
- Quick answers Unconfirmed x.com/PlaystationSize
- Quick answers Official S-GAME on Steam, 26 October 2026
- The four tiers on one scale Our arithmetic