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Phantom Blade Zero Path Tracing Requires RTX 5080 for 4K/60FPS

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Phantom Blade Zero path tracing requires an RTX 5080 for 4K/60FPS, while ray tracing needs an RTX 5060. The game releases October 29 on PC.

Phantom Blade Zero Path Tracing Requires RTX 5080 for 4K/60FPS
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PC gamers chasing high-fidelity visuals now face steeper hardware demands for the upcoming action RPG Phantom Blade Zero. S-Game confirmed that the title will support path tracing on PC, a feature that significantly raises the baseline requirements for players seeking the best visual experience. This shift means buyers with older graphics cards may need to upgrade their systems to participate in the game's most advanced lighting effects.

Phantom Blade Zero gameplay or promotional art
Phantom Blade Zero requires high-end hardware for path tracing.

S-Game confirms Unreal Engine 5 action RPG hardware requirements

The game runs on Unreal Engine 5 and draws inspiration from titles like Devil May Cry and Sekiro. S-Game plans to release Phantom Blade Zero on October 29 for PC. The studio also confirmed that the game will utilize Denuvo anti-tamper technology to protect against unauthorized modifications.

  • Path Tracing GPU Requirement: 5080
  • Path Tracing Performance Target: 4K/60FPS with upscaling enabled
  • Ray Tracing GPU Requirement: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
  • Ray Tracing Performance Target: 1080p/60FPS with upscaling enabled
  • Release Date: October 29

Achieving path tracing performance requires an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card. With this specific GPU, players can run the game at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second with upscaling enabled. This target represents the highest performance tier available for the title on PC.

For players opting for standard ray tracing instead of path tracing, the hardware requirements are lower. S-Game stated that an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is sufficient for ray tracing support. Users with this card can expect to play at 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second with upscaling enabled.

We looked at the last Phantom Blade Zero update while tracking the game's development path. The confirmed October 29 release date and specific GPU requirements give PC gamers a clear timeline to prepare their systems for launch.

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