Overview
- Insider NateTheHate says Playground Games is aiming to ship the game before the end of June 2026, a timeline that has not been confirmed by Xbox.
- Officially, the title is slated for 2026 with day-one releases on PC and Xbox Series X|S, and a PlayStation 5 version planned for a later date.
- The new entry is set in Japan, a first for the series, following its reveal at Tokyo Game Show 2025.
- Coverage notes the reported window could benefit from Grand Theft Auto 6 moving to November 19, 2026, reducing competition earlier in the year.
- Media outlets are watching The Game Awards on December 11 for a potential update or trailer, though no appearance has been announced.