How many endings does Phantom Blade Zero have?

Eight, according to the director. They depend on side quests and on which items you hold at certain points in the story.

Can I get a bad ending by skipping side quests?

The director has said that ignoring side content can lead to a bad ending, and that clues come from NPCs and readable items.

Systems & reference

Phantom Blade Zero endings

Eight endings, steered by your side quests and what you carry at key moments. The developer has not listed the triggers, so this page does not either, until we have tested them.

Source-based preview · retail testing pending Facts last checked: 2026-10-27

Not yet verified in the released game. No tested values or instructions are available in this section.

What is confirmed

Quick answers

How many endings does Phantom Blade Zero have?: Eight, according to the director. They depend on side quests and on which items you hold at certain points in the story.^[1]
Can I get a bad ending by skipping side quests?: The director has said that ignoring side content can lead to a bad ending, and that clues come from NPCs and readable items.^[1]

Sources

IGN India — Phantom Blade Zero has 8 endings, 20–30 hours Press
Steam Deck HQ — Phantom Blade Zero review (2026-10-25) Press
GamerSky — Full text of Soulframe's Bilibili letter (2026-09-09) Press

Links open third-party sites. Tags: Official = developer/platform text; Press = news or interview; Fan = community reference (cross-checked where possible).

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