Phantom Blade Zero peaks at over 731k concurrent players at launch, marking15th highest result in Steam history

The Chinese action RPG Phantom Blade Zero, developed by S-GAME, showcased one of the biggest launches in Steam history. On October 30, the game reached 731,026 concurrent users (CCU). This achievement placed it at 15th in the platform’s historical rankings.

In terms of CCU count, Phantom Blade Zero surpassed popular titles such as Hollow Knight: Silksong (587k CCU), Marvel Rivals (644k CCU), and Goose Goose Duck (703k CCU). However, it has yet to reach the numbers of Baldur’s Gate 3 (875k CCU), Hogwarts Legacy (879k CCU), and Elden Ring (953k CCU).

Additionally, Phantom Blade Zero topped the global chart of Steam’s highest-grossing games. Remarkably, it secured first place prior to release via pre-orders.

According to the analytics company Alinea Analytics, Phantom Blade Zero sold around 850,000 copies on Steam and PlayStation 5 even before its release. Of these pre-sales, 62.5% originated from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

The initial player reviews were predominantly positive. As of October 30, more than 27,000 reviews had been posted on Steam, with the game holding a rating of 84%.