Global launch: exact times and server preparation

The publisher's September 28 announcement sets Advanced Access for September 30, 2026 at 06:00 PDT / 13:00 UTC for qualifying Founder's Pack owners. General launch is October 5 at 06:00 PDT / 13:00 UTC.

Announced transition maintenance runs October 4 at 22:00 PDT to October 5 at 06:00 PDT; schedules may change. The earlier launch-scale test is over, not an upcoming event.

The announced NA West pairing is Siel for Elyos and Israphel for Asmodians. Coordinate region, faction and server with friends before character creation. Opposing-faction pairing does not put friends on the same side.