When does Deluxe early access start?
It starts three days before the October 2 public launch; Bandai Namco gives September 29 generally, while Steam shows September 28 at 3 p.m. PDT.
Confirmed explanation
The apparent date difference comes from timezone display. Early access is a Deluxe entitlement, not one of the general preorder bonuses.
What is not confirmed yet
Preload and exact local activation should be read from the purchasing store’s countdown.