Minimum and recommended PC requirements
Match the full configuration, not just the graphics card. These published targets do not establish native-resolution performance or guarantee the same result on every system.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage type | SSD required | SSD required |
| Published target | 1080p / 30 FPS with upscaling | 1440p / 60 FPS with upscaling |
Ray tracing and path tracing targets
The corresponding ray-tracing sections specify GPUs and output targets, but do not provide a separate full CPU and RAM configuration. Do not interpret these short tables as a complete independent build specification.
| Mode | Listed GPU | Published target |
|---|---|---|
| Ray tracing | GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB | 1080p / 60 FPS with upscaling |
| Path tracing | GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB | 2160p / 60 FPS with upscaling |
Storage requirements: why 145 GB and 300 GB are both listed
The developer’s PC preparation notice gives an approximate game size of 145 GB and asks for at least 300 GB free during preload. The larger number is preparation space, not a statement that the final installed game occupies 300 GB.
Use an SSD and follow the current capacity requirement displayed by your store client. Leave room for the preload process to complete; a later patch or a different platform may use a different amount. These PC figures should not be presented as the PS5 download size.
Does Phantom Blade Zero have Denuvo?
Yes: the Steam store explicitly lists third-party DRM as Denuvo. That is a disclosure for the Steam PC version; it is not evidence that the PS5 version uses the same DRM.
The cited listing does not establish a specific offline grace period, an activation limit or the size of any performance impact. We do not infer those details from the Denuvo label. If offline access is important to you, check current publisher and store guidance before relying on it.
Getting the Steam version ready
- Check the game in the library of the account that owns it. A purchase made through a key retailer must first be delivered and activated on that account.
- S-GAME’s Steam announcement schedules preload from October 27 at 02:00 UTC and play from October 29 at 02:00 UTC. Downloading early does not provide early access.
- Install on an SSD, check available disk space and update your graphics driver, as the developer recommends.
- Use the release-time guide for your local time. If the launcher does not offer preload, verify the platform and ownership before treating it as an installation failure.
System requirements are not a benchmark
A useful benchmark needs the tested CPU and GPU, resolution, graphics preset, upscaling mode, ray-tracing setting and game build. A headline frame rate without those details is not a reliable comparison.
This page currently supplies official requirements and preparation guidance. It does not claim independently measured frame rates or a tested “best settings” preset. Start with the developer’s specifications and compare later tests that match your hardware and target image quality.
PC requirements FAQ
Can I use an HDD?
The official minimum and recommended specifications both require an SSD. An HDD is outside that stated storage requirement.
Are the published FPS targets for native resolution?
No. The cited minimum, recommended and ray-tracing targets explicitly say that upscaling is enabled.
Do I need a ray-tracing GPU just to play?
The base minimum GPU tier is separate from the ray-tracing recommendations. Use the base tier when comparing basic requirements and the appropriate higher tier when choosing those effects.
Does Denuvo prove the game will run badly?
No. The DRM disclosure alone does not measure a performance penalty. That would require a suitable controlled comparison.
Is the 300 GB space requirement permanent?
The developer asks for that free space for the preload process. Its notice separately describes the game as approximately 145 GB. Check what your client requires at installation and update time.
Sources and verification
Checked October 28, 2026. Requirements come from S-GAME; storage and preparation guidance come from its Steam announcement; Denuvo is confirmed by the Steam store disclosure.