Evidence ledger
A manual change log of the official surfaces this guide opened, the scope of each check, and the editorial conclusion that followed. It records no-change sweeps as well as announcements so a stale date is never made to look new.
Primary sources last reviewed: 2026-08-31
Original research record
Every row answers three separate questions: which surface was checked, whether the source materially changed, and what conclusion the evidence supports. Repeated no-change checks remain visible instead of being repackaged as news.
The direct notice still confirms pre-registration without an exact launch date. The publisher-linked route is region-sensitive and may fall back to a general store page in unsupported regions, so reader guidance now requires destination verification.
Open the checked primary surface →The August 29 notice officially opens pre-registration and a registration-count reward campaign. The product page now carries a pre-register call to action, but neither source publishes an exact public launch date.
Open the checked primary surface →The news index still ends with the two July 18 notices. No exact launch date, public store page, preregistration route, or additional test notice is listed.
Open the checked primary surface →The archived support answers still state that test progress does not transfer and that the downloaded test app is usable only during the test period.
Open the checked primary surface →A post-CBT sweep found no public launch milestone after the July 18 overview and cast updates.
Open the checked primary surface →The published selected-tester window ended. The support record, rather than a mirror download, remains the relevant historical reference.
Open the checked primary surface →The publisher added its first detailed English explanation of three-character teams, Action Cards, Mortal Blows, Soul Drive, story, and customization.
Open the checked primary surface →Applications and the selected-tester window are closed. The published test ran during July 22 at 11:00 PM – July 29 at 10:59 PM PDT; no extension or new test is listed on the current official English news feed.
Open Bandai Namco schedule releaseBandai Namco's support FAQ says CBT play data and achievements will not carry into future tests or the official service.
Open Official CBT support FAQBandai Namco's August 29 notice opens pre-registration and a reward campaign tied to total registrations. Regional availability may vary, and it does not name the exact public launch day.
Open Official pre-registration noticeAs of the 2026-08-31 source sweep, pre-registration is open, but no exact public launch date, dated store availability, or new test is published on the official English site or news feed.
Open Official English websiteThree-character teams, Action Cards, Mortal Blows, Soul Drive, story, avatar, and Zanpakuto customization are officially described.
Open Official overview trailerThe 2026-08-31 source sweep found no verified public redeem code or redemption path. Pre-registration campaign rewards are not redeem codes. Pull-rate, pity, or final launch-banner claims remain unverified without an official notice or reproducible permitted client evidence.
Open Official news feedIndependent method
A link alone is not analysis. Each update passes four checks before it changes a guide, alert, or planning assumption.
Record the publisher wording, publication date, region, platform, and whether the material describes a test build or public service.
Normalize time zones and separate application deadlines, test windows, store dates, and launch dates so one milestone is not mistaken for another.
Compare the claim with newer official news and support pages. A newer scoped source wins; reposts and search snippets do not.
State what a reader can safely do now, what remains TBA, and the precise evidence required before the answer changes.
These links support the ledger above. Descriptions identify the question each source can answer so readers do not have to infer authority from a URL or repost.
Search snippets, copied articles, anonymous posts, fan wikis, untraceable screenshots, and simulator output are not primary evidence. They may identify a question worth checking, but the claim remains pending until its original source is verified.
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