The game was originally set to launch on September 9, 2026, but that date has been pushed back to October 29, 2026. The unexpected delay appears to place Phantom Blade Zero in a busier stretch of the 2026 calendar, when GTA VI may continue to draw heavy industry attention.
Commentary tied to the revised launch window suggests the Phantom Blade Zero team does not view GTA VI as a direct obstacle to its own rollout. For now, the confirmed change is the October 29, 2026 date, with both titles likely to remain on player radars as that window approaches.





