The verified update
Natsume opened announced physical preorders on May 12, 2026, which is 135 days before the September 24 release.
The evidence was checked against Natsume preorder announcement and is current to 2026-07-31. The date attached to the underlying source is 2026-05-12.
What the source establishes
- The preorder release is dated May 12
- it introduced the September 24 date
- the calendar interval is 135 days.
Why it matters
Compare the retailer’s cancellation, bonus, and shipping terms before treating the preorder window as a reason to buy.
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
A long preorder window does not guarantee stock, bonus availability, or release-day delivery.
Any later change should be dated and linked to a new first-party notice rather than silently overwriting the historical source.
Primary source
Natsume preorder announcement · 2026-05-12. Status checked 2026-07-31.