Launch essentials
Phantom Blade Zero PC Requirements & Storage
The official PC targets range from 1080p at 30 FPS to 1440p at 60 FPS, with upscaling enabled. An SSD is required.
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Minimum and recommended specifications
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| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | 10 / 11, 64-bit | 10 / 11, 64-bit |
| CPU | Core i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600 | Core i5-10600K / Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1660 6GB / RX 5500 XT 8GB | RTX 3060 Ti 8GB / RX 6700 XT 12GB |
| Graphics API | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
| Drive | SSD required | SSD required |
| Target with upscaling | 1080p / 30 FPS | 1440p / 60 FPS |
Ray tracing and path tracing
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| Mode | GPU | Target with upscaling |
|---|---|---|
| Ray tracing | RTX 5060 8GB | 1080p / 60 FPS |
| Path tracing | RTX 5080 16GB | 2160p / 60 FPS |
S-GAME lists a GPU, resolution and frame-rate target for each tracing mode.
How much free space do you need?
The PC game is approximately 145 GB. S-GAME asks players to reserve at least 300 GB for preloading and to install on an SSD.
See the release and preload schedule for the announced download window.
Before installing
Is a GTX 1660 listed?
Yes. The GTX 1660 6GB appears in the minimum tier for 1080p / 30 FPS with upscaling.
How do I check my PC?
Open Task Manager, choose Performance and check the CPU, memory and GPU model. In File Explorer, open This PC to check the free space on your SSD. Match your hardware to the requirements above, then use a test with the same GPU and settings when comparing frame rates.
DSOGaming’s PC performance test
John Papadopoulos’s October 26, 2026 test for DSOGaming uses the opening area, which he found demanding within the first two chapters. The game has no built-in benchmark.
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| Test component | Configuration |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR5-6000 |
| Graphics cards | Radeon RX 6900 XT, RX 7900 XTX, RX 9070 XT; GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, RTX 3080, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, RTX 5090 |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Drivers | GeForce 617.14; Radeon Adrenalin Edition 26.9.2 |
At native 1440p with Ultra settings and ray tracing and path tracing disabled, his RTX 4090 and RTX 5090 stayed above 60 FPS in that scene.