Overview
- Paradox confirmed a single global unlock at 5 pm BST on October 21, translating to 9 am PT, 12 pm ET, 6 pm CEST, 3 am AEDT, and 5 am NZST.
- The game is available on Steam, Epic, and GOG plus PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Steam Deck compatibility but no native macOS or Linux version.
- Early coverage highlights strong atmosphere and some narrative beats, with recurring criticism of awkward combat, uneven NPC behavior, and loose ends.
- Wccftech’s launch-day testing cites severe PC stuttering in the open world and no HDR support, noting hopes for optimization patches.
- Standard, Deluxe, and Premium editions are on sale, with Premium’s Expansion Pass scheduling story packs Loose Cannon for Q2 2026 and The Flower & the Flame for Q3 2026.