Revision History

Physical editions released October 15: updated where-to-play guidance

Clarified launch Assist settings and October additions

Updated New Game++ availability and October patch history

Corrected an image description to match the screenshot (image update 2026-09-27)

Corrected Aberrant form names and unlocks, separated traversal abilities from the equipped combat set, and removed an unsupported length comparison

Added a link to the new quest hub page

Converted the primer to post-launch tense; replaced pre-order advice with where to buy, added the launch hotfix, post-story options, released-game weapon forms and download sizes, and corrected the starting zone

Added the official Assist Mode preset screenshot to the Assist Mode section and harmonized the key art alt text

Named the four Assist Mode presets with their official descriptions and linked the new Assist Mode page; added the 25 to 35 hour main story estimate, a launch-times-by-city table, the PlayStation Activities and Game Help note and the storefront download-size figures; re-dated open items to September 21, 2026; moved the campaign-length section ahead of the closing section

Rewrote the lead and release-status sections for a game that ships on September 24, converted the gamescom build to past tense, added unlock and early-access times, and added an Assist Mode section listing the eleven named settings

Updated the demo status now that the gamescom build is open, added the booth location, and added the October 15 physical release date

Added expected campaign length so a first-time reader can plan a playthrough

Replaced the no-demo statement with the gamescom 2026 playable build, and added GeForce NOW to the status section

Updated the undisclosed-details note: initial PC system requirements are now published; only Mac requirements and controls remain pending

Updated release date to September 24, 2026; noted pre-orders are open with standard and deluxe editions and PS5 Digital Deluxe 48-hour early access; clarified Mac launches later in 2026

Removed 4 redundant repeat wikilinks in body text, keeping the first link per term

Added not-Soulslike mental model, one-page Aberrant primer, and Combat Ability resource explainer for new players

Removed redundant H1 heading from article body

Added 2 illustrative image(s)

Expanded getting-started with pre-release framing, follow-along guide, first run walkthrough, three decision layers table, setting setup, status, and pre-launch checklist (2026-04-26)

Expanded getting-started with pre-release framing, follow-along guide, first run walkthrough, three decision layers table, setting setup, status, and pre-launch checklist (2026-04-26)

Expanded getting-started with pre-release framing, follow-along guide, first run walkthrough, three decision layers table, setting setup, status, and pre-launch checklist (2026-04-26)

Initial getting-started article (2026-04-22)