Phantom Blade Zero needs 300 GB free space for PC pre-load
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Phantom Blade Zero requires at least 300 GB of free space to pre-load on PC ahead of its October launch.
S-Game's Phantom Blade Zero arrives on PC with an 88 Metascore, but the pre-load process demands heavy drive space. Pre-loading starts on October 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM PDT. While the final install size is approximately 145 GB, S-Game states that players need at least 300 GB of free space to handle the download.
Phantom Blade Zero · official art via IGDBThe developer recommends storing the action RPG on a solid-state drive for smooth performance. It is unstated whether the PlayStation 5 version requires identical overhead for pre-loading. The game launches on October 29, 2026, or October 28, 2026, at 7:00 AM PDT.
Background In October, it was announced that physical PlayStation 5 editions of the game are scheduled to arrive in 2027. Our earlier story
Phantom Blade Zero at a glance
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- Oct 29, 2026 on PC, PS5
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