{
  "id": 16618292,
  "title": "Phantom Blade Zero devs say the game needs 300 GB of free space for the pre-load process, alongside updated system requirements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/phantom-blade-zero-devs-say-the-game-needs-300-gb-of-free-space-for",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-26T14:21:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/phantom-blade-zero-devs-say-the-game-needs-300-gb-of-free-space-for-the-pre-load-process-alongside-updated-system-requirements/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Phantom Blade Zero, an upcoming action RPG developed by S-Game, promises impressive graphics while boasting relatively modest system requirements. However, the developers have revealed a significant drawback: players will need a substantial amount of storage space to play the game.\n\nBefore the launch date of October 28, Phantom Blade Zero's developers clarified on their X account that the game, once installed, will take up a massive 145 GB of space. To facilitate the pre-load process, users will need a minimum of 300 GB of free disk space on their SSD. This sizable install size, coupled with the required temporary space for pre-load decompression, poses a challenge for many gamers with limited storage capacity.\n\nIn addition to the large install size, the developers emphasize that an SSD is necessary for optimal performance. They also recommend updating graphics drivers prior to the game's release on October 26. The pre-load process itself begins on October 26.\n\nThe minimum system requirements for the game are as follows: an Intel Core i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a graphics card capable of Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB. For the recommended settings, which aim for 1440p resolution at 60 fps, the requirements are an Intel Core i5 10600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a graphics card such as Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB.\n\nWhile the system requirements appear reasonable for an Unreal Engine 5 game, the primary concern for many players will undoubtedly be the substantial installation size of 145 GB. Fitting this sizable game onto an SSD may require making room for other games, and gamers will need to hope that the game's content justifies the storage requirements.",
  "summary": "You might need to make some space.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}