Pre-loading opens on 12 November 2026

Our assessment

Confirmed. Pre-load unlocks on 12 November 2026, one week ahead of launch, so pre-order holders can download the game in advance and play at unlock. We will publish a step-by-step preload guide the morning it opens. A one-week preload window is consistent with recent large console releases and matters most for players on slow or capped connections who want to play the instant the game unlocks. We will publish a step-by-step preload guide the morning it opens. Pre-order holders should plan to start the download on 12 November so the game is installed and ready the moment it unlocks in their region. Exact unlock times vary by region and platform, so check your local PlayStation or Xbox store listing as launch week approaches; we will mirror those times on the release date guide.