Phantom Blade Zero Requires Up to 300GB of Free Space

Massive Files and System Requirements

Anticipation is running high for Phantom Blade Zero, the latest large-scale project built on Unreal Engine 5. However, Chinese studio S-Game has warned players that they must adequately prepare their computers before starting the game. The primary challenge is the amount of free disk space required.

While the final installation size is 145GB, the developers state that users will need at least 300GB of free space for the pre-load process. This temporary space is necessary for file decompression, a practice becoming increasingly common in modern gaming. Furthermore, the studio explicitly requires the use of an SSD to ensure stable performance.

Technical Specifications

Despite its size, the system requirements for Phantom Blade Zero appear quite reasonable. To run the game at minimum settings (1080p resolution, 30 fps), you need an Intel Core i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, 16GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT graphics card. Note that these specifications assume ray tracing and path tracing are disabled.

The recommended settings, which target 1440p resolution at 60 frames per second, require an Intel Core i5 10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, paired with an RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6700 XT graphics card. In both cases, the studio urges users to update their GPU drivers to the latest versions.

What to Expect

Pre-loading begins on 26 October, with the official game release scheduled for 28 October. While a 145GB installation will require many players to clear their drives, the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 suggest the visual fidelity will likely be worth the sacrifice.

For gamers planning to purchase the title, it is important to check the available capacity of your SSDs in advance. If your system is crowded, it is best to delete unnecessary files early to clear the 300GB hurdle, ensuring you can jump into the game as soon as it launches.