Release and preload times
The announced global launch is October 29, 2026 at 10:00 Beijing / Singapore time (UTC+8). Preloading is scheduled two days earlier. Downloading in advance does not unlock the game early.
| Time zone | Preload begins | Game unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing / Singapore · UTC+8 | October 27, 10:00 | October 29, 10:00 |
| Pacific Daylight Time · UTC−7 | October 26, 19:00 | October 28, 19:00 |
| Coordinated Universal Time · UTC | October 27, 02:00 | October 29, 02:00 |
The global schedule covers PS5, Steam and Epic. Steam’s preload announcement and the PS5 store listings match this launch time. Epic lists the preload period by date; use the global schedule above for the announced unlock hour.
Which platforms can play?
The announced platforms are PlayStation 5 and PC, with PC versions on Steam and Epic Games Store.
Is there a physical edition?
The PS5 physical edition is planned for 2027. A specific month or day has not been announced. Choose a digital edition if you want to play at the October digital launch.
Prepare your PC storage
Allow at least 300GB of free space for the Steam preload process. The game itself is approximately 145GB; these figures describe different storage requirements. Use an SSD and update your graphics driver before launch.
Compare the hardware tiers in the PC system requirements guide.