IllFonic confirmed the digital release on September 8, 2026. The previously announced launch time was September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT. Digital Deluxe early access began September 4 at 9:00 AM PT. Physical Standard and Limited Collector’s Editions follow on October 6, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Has the early-access and preorder window ended?
Yes. Full digital release has replaced the early-access period. The September 3 launch FAQ set the Digital Deluxe preorder-bonus cutoff at September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT. Buying Deluxe now is no longer a way to play before launch or qualify for that expired offer.
The launch announcement also includes patch 1.0.1 and a separate 5000 Perk Points gift for qualifying Early Access players.
Past early-access time by timezone
The official preorder FAQ gives one precise clock time: 9:00 AM Pacific on Friday, September 4. In September, Pacific Time is normally observing daylight time, so the table below converts the announced moment rather than asserting separate regional store unlocks.
| Location | Local time for the announced Deluxe early-access moment |
|---|---|
| US Pacific | Friday, September 4 · 9:00 AM PDT |
| US Mountain | Friday, September 4 · 10:00 AM MDT |
| US Central | Friday, September 4 · 11:00 AM CDT |
| US Eastern | Friday, September 4 · 12:00 PM EDT |
| United Kingdom | Friday, September 4 · 5:00 PM BST |
| Central Europe | Friday, September 4 · 6:00 PM CEST |
| Singapore | Saturday, September 5 · 12:00 AM SGT |
| Sydney | Saturday, September 5 · 2:00 AM AEST |
Treat these as timezone conversions of the official PT time. A platform can still take time to expose a download or refresh an entitlement. The edition comparison separates current edition contents from past preorder benefits.
What time did the full digital release launch?
The publisher’s September 3 launch announcement gives a precise full-launch time: 9:00 AM Pacific on September 8, 2026. These are timezone conversions of that announcement:
| Location | Local time for the announced full-launch moment |
|---|---|
| US Pacific | Tuesday, September 8 · 9:00 AM PDT |
| US Mountain | Tuesday, September 8 · 10:00 AM MDT |
| US Central | Tuesday, September 8 · 11:00 AM CDT |
| US Eastern | Tuesday, September 8 · 12:00 PM EDT |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday, September 8 · 5:00 PM BST |
| Central Europe | Tuesday, September 8 · 6:00 PM CEST |
| Singapore | Wednesday, September 9 · 12:00 AM SGT |
| Sydney | Wednesday, September 9 · 2:00 AM AEST |
The announcement’s FAQ sentence calls September 8 “Friday,” but September 8, 2026 falls on Tuesday. This page follows the numeric date and 9:00 AM PT time, which the announcement repeats when describing the preorder-bonus deadline. The September 8 out-now announcement confirms that the digital launch has taken place.
Was a preload time announced?
No official preload schedule was located as of September 4, 2026. The launch announcement and Steam listing checked then gave access times without a separate preload window. A store showing a download button near release does not necessarily establish a publisher-wide preload schedule.
PC players can use the system requirements page for the listed storage requirement: the Epic listing specifies 45 GB on SSD/NVMe. Leave additional free space for installation and updates, following the storage amount shown by your platform’s installer.
Digital versus physical dates
Digital Standard and Deluxe are now released. Deluxe had an earlier September 4 access window. The physical editions launch October 6 and the official article says the game is on the disc. The physical date is later than both digital dates; “Advance Access” on physical cosmetic items means those cosmetics unlock immediately with the physical purchase, not that the disc ships before digital early access.
Release timeline
- September 4, 9:00 AM PT / September 5, 12:00 AM SGT: announced Digital Deluxe early access.
- September 8, 9:00 AM PT / September 9, 12:00 AM SGT: full digital launch, confirmed by the September 8 out-now announcement.
- October 6: physical Standard and Limited Collector’s Edition release.
Did every preorder include September 4 access?
No. Early access was a Digital Deluxe preorder benefit. Digital Standard preorders included the Phantom Michael Myers skin but did not include early access. That preorder period has ended.
Is the physical Collector's Edition an early-access edition?
No. The physical editions are dated October 6. Their “Advance Access” wording refers to cosmetic unlocks that can otherwise be earned through challenges.
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