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| Phantom Blade Zero will reportedly take over 130 GB on the PS5. |
If you're planning to jump into Phantom Blade Zero on day one, you may want to start clearing space now — a new leak suggests the game will take up a hefty chunk of your PS5 storage.
The upcoming action RPG from S-Game is set to launch on October 29, and pre-orders have been open since August 11. With just under two weeks to go, PlayStation Game Size — a well-known account that tracks PlayStation Store data — has reportedly uncovered both the pre-load date and the download size for the PS5 version.
According to the leak, Phantom Blade Zero will be available to pre-load starting October 27, giving players a two-day head start before the official release. More notably, the game is said to require 134.8 GB of disk space on PS5.
Key details at a glance
- Release date: October 29
- Pre-load date (leaked): October 27
- Download size (leaked): 134.8 GB on PS5
- Platforms: PS5 and PC
- Developer/Publisher: S-Game
Why the file size matters
A 134.8 GB install is large, but it's not exactly shocking by modern standards. Games have been ballooning in size for years, and several major releases now comfortably exceed the 100 GB mark. On a PC or a PS5 Pro — especially if you've expanded your storage — that's manageable. On a base PS5, however, it can be a real headache, particularly if you like to keep a few multiplayer titles and a backlog installed at the same time.
The practical takeaway is simple: if you've already pre-ordered and want to play on launch day, start deleting games you've finished or don't plan to return to soon. The two-day pre-load window helps, but it won't do much good if there isn't enough free space to begin with.
🚨 Phantom Blade Zero - 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞 : 134.857 GB - 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 ($59.99) Pre-Load : October 27 Release : October 29 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 : 2AM GMT https://t.co/BXmoL718xm
— PlayStation Game Size (@PlaystationSize) October 16, 2026
Physical edition still unclear
There's also ongoing speculation about whether Phantom Blade Zero will get a physical disc release. Initially, it seemed S-Game might buck the digital-only trend after a reported Play Asia representative indicated that both physical and digital versions were planned. However, the studio hasn't offered any clear confirmation since then.
The current Play Asia listing for Phantom Blade Zero carries a “Digital” tag and makes no mention of a physical disc, which has led many to believe the game will launch digitally only. That said, nothing has been officially confirmed by S-Game, so it's worth keeping an eye on official channels if a boxed copy matters to you.
If you're looking to pre-order or check availability, you can find the game listed over at Play-Asia. Just be aware that the page may not load correctly in every browser or region — more on that below.
What to do before launch
With the clock ticking down to October 29, here are a few quick housekeeping tips:
Check your free space. Aim for at least 140 GB of available storage to be safe, since updates and save data will add to the base install.
Prioritize your backlog. Finish or delete any games you're not actively playing.
Watch for official confirmation. Pre-load dates and sizes can change, so keep an eye on S-Game's social channels and the PlayStation Store listing.
Consider storage expansion. If you're on a base PS5 and regularly juggle large games, an M.2 SSD upgrade is worth the investment.
The bottom line
Phantom Blade Zero is shaping up to be a substantial release — both in terms of ambition and the space it demands on your console. The leaked October 27 pre-load date gives players a small but useful window to get everything downloaded ahead of launch, provided they've made room in advance.
As always, treat leaked information with a degree of caution until S-Game or Sony confirms it officially. Still, if the reported 134.8 GB figure holds up, it's better to start clearing space now than to be stuck waiting on a download while everyone else is already playing.