Developed by S-GAME, Phantom Blade Zero was selected by PlayStation players as October 2026’s best new game through the platform’s monthly Players’ Choice poll. Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the result on November 11, congratulating the studio on the win.
The award adds another achievement to the Wuxia-inspired action RPG, which stood out among October’s major releases. Other notable nominees included Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and Silver Pines.
According to the official announcement on PlayStation Blog, the result came directly from player votes. Sony described the winning game as an example of Wuxia action, highlighting its martial arts-inspired identity.
How PlayStation’s Players’ Choice Award Works
PlayStation holds the Players’ Choice poll at the end of every month, allowing users to select the new release they would most recommend to a friend. The PlayStation Blog editorial team chooses the nominees from that month’s notable launches before opening the vote.
Re-releases are excluded, although ambitious remakes remain eligible. Sony has not disclosed the vote count or the margin of victory for October’s result, so it is unclear how closely Phantom Blade Zero competed against the other nominees.
The game now holds October’s Players’ Choice title, while PlayStation has invited players to share their predictions for November’s winner.
| Release Date | October 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PC (Steam) |
| Developer | S-GAME Studio |
