Phantom Blade Zero skipped Xbox and still generated hundreds of millions of dollars

Phantom Blade Zero has sold 4.3 million copies on PC and PS5, generating around $223 million in revenue for the developers and entering the top ten biggest game releases of 2026.

According to estimates by analytics firm Alinea Analytics, the game was purchased by 4.3 million players across Steam and PS5. Total sales revenue reached approximately $223 million.

This result allowed Phantom Blade Zero to secure tenth place among the most successful releases of 2026 by premium game revenue. The ranking accounts for Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. Notably, the project broke into the top ten even without releasing on Microsoft consoles.

The breakdown of sales by region is also noteworthy. China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 55% of all copies sold. On Steam, these markets represent 56%, while on PlayStation the share is 50%.

However, their contribution to total revenue proved to be more modest at 45%. The reason lies in regional price differences. On PlayStation, these territories accounted for 40% of revenue, whereas on Steam their share reached 47%.

The results clearly illustrate strong interest in Phantom Blade Zero across the Asian market. The game’s success without Xbox support also confirms the commercial potential of premium single-player titles.