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Release date, platform and unlock checks
PlayStation’s support page lists October 29, 2026 for PS5 and PC. A store can display a different calendar date in another time zone. Check your platform library for the local unlock state; this single-player release is not a server-opening event. If Play is unavailable, check the store region, download queue and restart the client after updates.[1]
Before you launch: the day-one update
S-GAME’s October 28 notice describes an approximately 5 GB update for preloads, including ray/path-tracing improvements and fixes. A fresh download includes the update. Check the download queue before judging launch performance.[2]
NVIDIA driver warning: dated advice
On October 28, S-GAME reported instability with 621.01 and recommended 617.42, with a clean installation when rolling back. NVIDIA also published 621.12, but its notes do not name this game or confirm its issue is fixed. This is dated troubleshooting advice; do not assume either that every PC must roll back or that the hotfix resolves this game.[2][3]
Controls, display and audio reminders
The notice lists three PS5 button layouts, more flexible PC remapping, wide aspect-ratio support and a blade-clash sound option. Review these settings before committing to a long session. Official handheld optimization statements are not a verified Steam Deck frame-rate result.[2]
US Steam edition prices and Deluxe content
The official Steam listing checked October 29 shows US$59.99 for Standard and US$69.99 for Digital Deluxe. Deluxe lists Wulin Legend and Blood-Steel Form outfits, a digital art book and soundtrack. The separately sold US$10 upgrade excludes the base game. These are dated US Steam prices, not confirmed China, Epic or PlayStation prices; check the selected store before paying.[4]
Storage and language checks
Steam lists 145 GB available storage and requires SSD installation. It lists 15 interface/subtitle languages, with full audio for English and Simplified Chinese; Traditional Chinese has text support in this listing. Temporary preload space is a separate requirement, not the installed game size. Do not infer an early-access benefit from the word Deluxe.[4]