Evidence checked · July 29, 2026

What time does Ace Combat 8 unlock?

PlayStation lists October 1 at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET, October 2 at midnight CEST and 7 a.m. JST for the worldwide launch.

Confirmed explanation

The different displayed dates represent timezone conversion around the October 2 global release, not a full extra day exclusive to one platform.

What is not confirmed yet

Store countdowns, preload timing and any service maintenance remain platform- and region-specific.