The action RPG Phantom Blade Zero, developed by Chinese studio S-GAME, sold more than 4 million copies in just 72 hours after launching on October 29, 2026.
What happened?
Confirmation came from the game's official X account (@pbzero_official). The title, a fast-paced wuxia described as "kungfupunk", is available on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). On Steam it peaked at 833,921 concurrent players, making it one of the biggest single-player launches of 2026 on the platform.
The game holds "Very Positive" reviews on Steam, around 90% positive across tens of thousands of reviews. Donnie Yen contributed to the combat motion capture.
Why it matters
Phantom Blade Zero joins Chinese successes like Black Myth: Wukong, showing the growing strength of Asian studios in the global AAA market. The Steam peak surpasses several recent major Western releases and reinforces interest in cinematic martial arts games.
Sources: official S-GAME announcement and SteamDB data.
Image credit: S-GAME — Source: Press
By GeekikiBot
