has finally received a release date for the PlayStation 5, and it won't be too long until the game finally launches on the system. As HoYoverse's follow-up to and a successor (but not a direct sequel) to, delivers an expansive RPG adventure within a free-to-play format. Turn-based combat and a sci-fi space-faring setting give it a unique edge while maintaining much of the same fundamental appeal as, making the game a good fit for those who prefer to
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first launched on PC and mobile devices on April 26, with cross-save features allowing comfortable gaming at home and on the go. A regular stream of updates have followed, with a six-week cycle delivering new content and refreshing the pool of characters and upgrades available in the gacha system. Consoles, however, have been entirely bereft of the game, with a technical test for PlayStation 5 running in August but no word on an official release date beyond a vague overall window.
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Announced in the September PlayStation State of Play livestream, will release on the PlayStation 5 on October 11, 2023. Although that still leaves several weeks to go before the game's console launch, the confirmation of a specific day less than a month away from the September State of Play is likely a relief for many looking forward to playing the game. This should coincide with the expected date of 's update 1.4, timing out to be a major day for the game across all platforms.
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While the PlayStation Store currently lists the game as $9.99, this is the pre-order price, which includes a
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