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- Phantom Blade Zero will launch on September 9, 2026, as a PlayStation 5 and PC exclusive, with temporary exclusivity until Sept. 2027.
- The game has received positive reviews for its striking visuals, intriguing setting, and fast-paced combat, drawing comparisons to Sekiro and Devil May Cry.
- Initially, there were reports of a permanent exclusive deal with Sony, but the game will only be exclusive to PS5 until September 2027.
- After Sept. 2027, Phantom Blade Zero is expected to become available on other consoles like Xbox Series, the next Xbox, or Nintendo Switch 2.
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Temporary PS5 Exclusivity for Phantom Blade Zero Until Sept. 2027, Then Multi-Platform Release
The action game Phantom Blade Zero will launch on September 9, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and PC. The release date trailer confirms that the game will be a PlayStation 5 console exclusive for a minimum of one year. The Phantom Blade Zero demo at Gamescom 2024 drew comparisons to Sekiro and Devil May Cry; critics lauded its striking visuals, intriguing setting, and fast-paced combat. While initial reports suggested a permanent exclusive deal with Sony, this was not the case. However, the game will be exclusive to the PS5 console until September 2027, when it is expected to become available on other consoles like Xbox Series, the next Xbox, or Nintendo Switch 2. This announcement clarifies Phantom Blade Zero’s status as a temporary console exclusive for the PS5, unlike the ambiguous situation surrounding Black Myth: Wukong’s initial release.
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