# Sony schedules 20-minute Phantom Blade Zero showcase as pre-orders open

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/phantom-blade-zero-pre-orders-officially-live-at-60-and-the-sekiro-esque-soulslike-is-getting-a-20-minute-state-of-play-from-sony-next-week/
- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-12T17:13:19+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action-rpg/phantom-blade-zero-pre-orders-officially-live-at-usd60-and-the-sekiro-esque-soulslike-is-getting-a-20-minute-state-of-play-from-sony-next-week/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Sony will show 20 minutes of Phantom Blade Zero footage.
- US pre-orders have opened at $60.
- No release date or UK price has been confirmed.

## Summary

Sony has scheduled a 20-minute State of Play presentation for Phantom Blade Zero and opened US pre-orders at $60. The showcase is expected to offer a more detailed look at the sword-focused action role-playing game, whose combat has drawn comparisons with Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, helping clarify what players can expect before release.

The announcement confirms the US price, which is below the $70 often charged for major new releases. However, Sony has not announced a release date or UK price. Developed as a fast-paced action title, Phantom Blade Zero is commonly described as Soulslike.

## Coverage

- [GamesRadar+: Sony schedules 20-minute Phantom Blade Zero showcase as pre-orders open](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action-rpg/phantom-blade-zero-pre-orders-officially-live-at-usd60-and-the-sekiro-esque-soulslike-is-getting-a-20-minute-state-of-play-from-sony-next-week/)
- [Polygon: Phantom Blade Zero Reveals Major Launch Day Details Ahead of State of Play](https://www.polygon.com/phantom-blade-zero-trailer-state-of-play-announcement/)

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