Phantom Blade Zero Preload Time, Download Size & Release Time

When Does Phantom Blade Zero Preload Start?

Phantom Blade Zero preload begins on all platforms on October 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Beijing time (UTC+8). That is October 26 in the US: 7:00 PM Pacific and 10:00 PM Eastern.

The schedule announced alongside the official launch trailer gives players 48 hours between preload opening and the game’s unlock.

Region	Preload date	Local time
Beijing (UTC+8)	October 27	10:00 AM
UTC	October 27	02:00
Los Angeles / Pacific (PDT, UTC−7)	October 26	7:00 PM
New York / Eastern (EDT, UTC−4)	October 26	10:00 PM
London (GMT, UTC+0)	October 27	2:00 AM
Central Europe (CET, UTC+1)	October 27	3:00 AM
Japan / Korea (JST / KST, UTC+9)	October 27	11:00 AM

London and Central Europe use standard time for these dates, following the October 25 clock change.

How Much Space Does Phantom Blade Zero Need on PC?

The PC installation is approximately 145 GB and requires an SSD. Have at least 300 GB of free space during preload and unlock.

PC storage requirement	Space
Final installed game	Approximately 145 GB on an SSD
Free space needed during preload/unlock	At least 300 GB temporarily
Footprint after unlock completes	Approximately 145 GB

For CPU, GPU, memory and official rendering targets, see the PC system requirements.

Why Does PC Need 300 GB Free?

During the preload unlock process, temporary unpacking/cache files and the complete game files coexist. After unlock finishes, the temporary files are cleared and the game occupies approximately 145 GB.

How Big Is Phantom Blade Zero on PS5?

The PS5 build is reported at 134.857 GB based on PlayStation Network backend data tracked by PlayStation Game Size. Sony and S-GAME have not published that exact figure on the public store page.

S-GAME’s confirmed all-platform preload schedule still applies to PS5: October 27 at 10:00 AM Beijing time.

What Time Does Phantom Blade Zero Unlock?

Phantom Blade Zero unlocks on October 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM Beijing time (UTC+8), exactly 48 hours after preload begins.

Region	Unlock date	Local time
Beijing (UTC+8)	October 29	10:00 AM
UTC	October 29	02:00
Los Angeles / Pacific (PDT, UTC−7)	October 28	7:00 PM
New York / Eastern (EDT, UTC−4)	October 28	10:00 PM
London (GMT, UTC+0)	October 29	2:00 AM
Central Europe (CET, UTC+1)	October 29	3:00 AM
Japan / Korea (JST / KST, UTC+9)	October 29	11:00 AM

US players see October 28 because the global unlock falls on the previous evening locally. Our Release Date and Editions guide covers the digital versions, pre-order bonuses and separate 2027 PS5 physical release.

Preload Checklist

• PC: free at least 300 GB for preload and unlock.
• Install the PC game on an SSD.
• Check your platform’s automatic-download and preload settings.
• PS5: check available console storage against the reported 134.857 GB build size.

Sources

• S-GAME / Phantom Blade Zero final-trailer announcement — official preload and global unlock schedule.
• Phantom Blade Zero’s official TapTap announcements — final-trailer post confirming October 27 preload and October 29 unlock at 10:00 Beijing time.
• S-GAME’s official PC preload/storage notice — October 25 announcement and attached PC preparation guidance: SSD, approximately 145 GB installed, at least 300 GB temporarily free, and approximately 145 GB after unlock.
• Official Steam store / system requirements — PC platform and SSD requirement.
• PlayStation Game Size’s PS5 size report — secondary PSN-backend reporting, not first-party confirmation of the 134.857 GB figure.