# Phantom Blade Zero isn’t even out yet, but it could be ‘one of the year’s breakout hits’ as it shifts half a million copies on Steam alone

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/phantom-blade-zero-isnt-even-out-yet-but-it-could-be-one-of-the-years-breakout-hits-as-it-shifts-half-a-million-copies-on-steam-alone/
- Published: 2026-10-23T12:33:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T13:26:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Eurogamer
- Original article: https://www.eurogamer.net/phantom-blade-zero-hit-not-out
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Steam pre-orders are estimated at 500,000 copies.
- The game has 2.5 million Steam wishlists.
- China is its top market so far.

## Summary

Phantom Blade Zero has reportedly sold 500,000 copies through Steam pre-orders, earning an estimated $24 million before its release. The figures suggest strong early demand for the Chinese action game, with analyst Rhys Elliott saying its pre-launch performance could make it one of the year’s breakout single-player hits.

Elliott’s estimates also put the game at 2.5 million Steam wishlists, with China its biggest market. Among those who wishlisted it, 41 per cent have played Black Myth: Wukong, 38 per cent Elden Ring and 28 per cent Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Elliott said early signals also point to interest on PS5; the game is due to launch on PS5 and PC on 28 October.

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