The verified update
Yes. The official product listing still displays “ESRB Rating: Rating Pending” as of July 31, 2026.
The evidence was checked against Natsume Store product listing and is current to 2026-07-31. The date attached to the underlying source is 2026-07-31.
What the source establishes
- No final category is shown in the metadata
- the official news index has no later rating announcement
- current text should not be converted to E, E10+, or T.
Why it matters
Parents and buyers should check the live ESRB record closer to release.
That distinction helps players make a release, platform, route, story, or purchase decision using the narrow fact actually supported by the source.
The remaining boundary
The status can change when ESRB classification and final packaging are published.
Any later change should be dated and linked to a new first-party notice rather than silently overwriting the historical source.
Primary source
Natsume Store product listing · 2026-07-31. Status checked 2026-07-31.