What was announced
The release day is confirmed, but Natsume has not published a universal unlock hour, preload schedule, or time-zone table.
Confirmed facts
- September 24 is confirmed.
- The announcement does not state midnight local time.
- No preload date is listed.
What it means for players
Keeping the date and time questions separate prevents an unsupported countdown from being mistaken for an official unlock schedule. Store listings should become the deciding source when they go live.
This update narrows one specific player question using the publisher’s wording. It does not turn unreleased footage or marketing copy into invented routes, values, schedules, or performance claims.
What remains unconfirmed
Exact unlock hour by platform and region, preload availability, and server-dependent launch requirements remain unknown.
Official source
Source: Natsume first-trailer announcement, published 2026-06-18. This independent fan-site summary was reviewed on 2026-07-19.