Last updated: 29 October 2026

Phantom Blade Zero System Requirements — Minimum & Recommended PC Specs

Phantom Blade Zero needs at least a GTX 1660 6GB or RX 5500 XT 8GB, a Core i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600 and 16 GB of RAM on an SSD, and Steam rates that spec for 1080p at 30 FPS with upscaling switched on. The recommended spec (RTX 3060 Ti 8GB or RX 6700 XT 12GB) targets 1440p at 60 FPS, again with upscaling. Everything below comes from the Steam store page, cross-checked against independent coverage of it.

01Minimum Requirements (1080p / 30 FPS)

Steam's minimum tier is explicitly a 1080p, 30 FPS target with upscaling enabled. It is the floor for getting the game running, not a comfortable setup.

• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit.
• CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600.
• RAM: 16 GB.
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB.
• DirectX: Version 12.
• Storage: SSD installation required.

02Recommended Requirements (1440p / 60 FPS)

The recommended tier raises the target to 1440p at 60 FPS, again with upscaling enabled. The operating system, RAM, DirectX version and SSD requirement are unchanged; only the CPU and GPU move up.

• OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit.
• CPU: Intel Core i5-10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X.
• RAM: 16 GB.
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12GB.
• DirectX: Version 12.
• Storage: SSD installation required.

03Minimum vs Recommended at a Glance

• Resolution and frame rate: 1080p / 30 FPS (minimum) vs 1440p / 60 FPS (recommended).
• Upscaling: assumed in both tiers. Neither target is native resolution.
• RAM: 16 GB in both, so there is no RAM upgrade between tiers.
• What changes: only the CPU and GPU. If you already have 16 GB, upgrading the graphics card is where the extra performance comes from.

04What the Requirements Do and Don't Tell You

Steam does not name a specific upscaler in the requirements; it only says 'upscaling enabled'. Do not assume a particular technology until you see the in-game graphics menu.

The Steam page lists an SSD requirement but no install size. Some outlets quote a figure, but it was not on the Steam page when checked, so this guide does not repeat it. Check the size shown on the Steam store page or in your library before you clear space.

Steam lists no ray tracing or path tracing requirements. If you read about separate RT or path tracing hardware targets elsewhere, treat them as unconfirmed until they appear on the store page or in official materials.

Because both targets assume upscaling, an older GPU that falls just below the minimum is a better candidate for lower settings plus upscaling than for native resolution. This is general advice, not an official statement.

05Denuvo and Platform Notes

The Steam page states 'Incorporates 3rd-party DRM: Denuvo' and requires agreement to a third-party EULA. Independent coverage of the requirements reports the same Denuvo confirmation.

Steam's listing shows the release date as October 28, 2026; other coverage gives October 29, 2026. Check the store page for the date shown in your region. The game is also on PlayStation 5, which has no separate PC-style requirements.