Phantom Blade Zero Xbox Version Not Coming Until Late 2027

Xbox owners hoping to dive into the fast-paced action of Phantom Blade Zero will need to exercise significant patience. During The Game Awards 2025, developer S-Game officially announced that the highly anticipated "Kungfupunk" title will launch on September 9, 2026. However, this release date currently applies only to PlayStation 5 and PC platforms, confirming that Xbox users face a lengthy wait before they can experience the game.

The specific reason for this delay is a timed exclusivity arrangement between S-Game and Sony. A disclaimer discovered at the end of the new release date trailer explicitly states that the game is "not available on other consoles until at least 12 months after the release date." This confirmed that an Xbox Series X|S version may not be possible until September 9, 2027, at the very earliest. This one-year window is a common strategy for third-party PlayStation exclusives, mirroring agreements seen with major titles like Silent Hill 2 and Final Fantasy VII Remake.

While the Game Awards broadcast cut away before the fine print appeared, it was spotted by keen-eyed observers like Genki_JPN on Twitter, on the official PlayStation YouTube upload. It clarified the situation for fans who had noticed the game's absence on the Xbox platform. 

S-Game Addresses Xbox Rumors 

Currently, Phantom Blade Zero has wishlist pages live on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and the Epic Games Store, but no such page exists for Microsoft's console. While S-Game promises more demos and updates, the current strategy implies that Xbox access is firmly pushed beyond mid-2027.

This confirmation follows earlier controversy in 2024, where rumors circulated that a developer had dismissed Xbox as "low priority" due to market presence in Asia. S-Game quickly debunked these reports as mistranslations, issuing a formal statement that they want the game to be "accessible to everyone". 

Despite this clarification, the confirmed exclusivity aligns with industry trends where Asian-developed hits often face delays on Xbox. Players can look to Black Myth: Wukong as a hopeful example, which arrived on Xbox exactly 12 months after its initial launch, though other titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth remain absent even after their exclusivity periods expire.

For those unfamiliar with the title, Phantom Blade Zero is an action RPG that blends traditional Chinese martial arts with a dark, steampunk aesthetic. Players control Soul, an elite assassin with only 66 days left to live, battling through a world filled with conspiracies and powerful bosses. 

The developers have emphasized that the game focuses on high-speed, combo-driven action reminiscent of classic Hong Kong cinema rather than being a traditional "Soulslike." Until the exclusivity period expires in late 2027, Xbox players will unfortunately have to watch from the sidelines or play on PC.