Phantom Blade Zero won the Players’ Choice for October 2026, the monthly PlayStation Blog poll where players themselves pick the month’s best new game. Sony announced it on November 2, 2026 and congratulated S-GAME.
What is PlayStation’s Players’ Choice?
It is a poll the PlayStation Blog opens at the end of every month. Its editorial team picks the month’s most noteworthy releases and players vote for the one they would recommend to a friend if they could only recommend one. Re-releases don’t count, but ambitious remakes do.
Which games did Phantom Blade Zero beat?
October 2026 was packed with releases. The blog itself highlighted these:
| Game | Result |
|---|---|
| Phantom Blade Zero | October’s Players’ Choice winner |
| Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse | Highlighted release of the month |
| Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | Highlighted release of the month |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | Highlighted release of the month |
| Silver Pines | Highlighted release of the month |
The blog does not publish vote counts or percentages, only the winner.
A record month for Phantom Blade Zero
The award follows a very strong launch: the game came out on October 29, 2026 on PS5 and PC, and within days it set its Steam concurrent player record and passed 4 million copies. If you are just starting, check the beginner tips and the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
Did Phantom Blade Zero win PlayStation’s Players’ Choice?
Yes. Players voted it the best new game of October 2026, according to the PlayStation Blog on November 2, 2026.
Who votes in Players’ Choice?
PlayStation Blog readers, in a poll opened at the end of each month with the releases chosen by the blog team.
How many votes did it get?
The PlayStation Blog has not published vote counts, only the winner.
