Tokyo Mirage Sessions Encore: What the Preload & Unlock Times Are

With 2020 getting off to a fairly slow start when it comes to video game releases, the arrival of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore this week will be music to Switch owners’ ears. If you simply cannot wait, you may be wondering what the preload and unlock times for Tokyo Mirage Sessions Encore are. Well, here’s what you need to know.

Tokyo Mirage Sessions Encore Preload & Unlock Times

First off, it’s worth spending a hot minute to just talk you through what we mean by preload time and unlock time.

Preload time means the time at which, if you’re downloading the game digitally, you can begin downloading it onto your system before the official release date.

The unlock time is the time and date on which the preloaded game files will unlock on your system and you’ll be able to enjoy the game.

Tokyo Mirage Sessions Encore – Preload Time

You can actually preload the game right now on your Nintendo Switch as long as you pre-order the game digitally. Once you’ve paid for it, the game will automatically start downloading and installing itself onto your system.

What the Unlock Time Is & When You Can Start Playing

Once you’ve got the game all preloaded on your Switch, you’ll then have to wait until the unlock time to be able to embark on the adventure.

The game’s unlock time is midnight on Friday, Jan. 17. When we say midnight, we mean midnight in your own region and time zone. The game will unlock automatically as soon as the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 17.

That’s everything you need to know on what the preload and unlock times are for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore. For more tips, tricks, and guides, be sure to search for Twinfinite, or check out our guide wiki.