Sand Land release countdown: Exact start time and date

If you’re a fan of the popular Japanese manga series Sand Land, chances are you’re excited about its upcoming video game adaption by Bandai Namco. Fortunately for you, its official launch isn’t far away. 

With a desert world where humans and demons are suffering from a widespread water shortage, Sand Land is driven by the fascinating story of the Fiend Prince Beelzebub, his chaperone Thief, and the fearless Sheriff Rao, who team up in search of the mystical Legendary Spring to hydrate the dry lands. 

That definitely sounds like a worthy adventure, even if you haven’t watched the anime it’s based on. If you are excited about its release, check out our countdown below.

Sand Land release time and date

According to Bandai Namco, Sand Land is scheduled for an official release on April 26 for multiple platforms, including PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PS4.

Bandai Namco has revealed the official release time for Sand Land, though, the exact time differs depending on your platform—with console players having a staggered release time as Sand Land is available at midnight local time on April 26. Use our countdown below for the console release, set for midnight CT.

PC, meanwhile, has a global release and is set for 5pm CT/6pm ET/11pm BST (April 25), so you can technically play Sand Land on April 25 if you are in one of those time zones. The countdown below is set for the exact time Sand Land releases on PC in all timezones.

If you can’t wait to play, you can download a free demo of the game now on any of the eligible platforms. The demo gives you a taste of the world through the eyes of Beelzebub, as well as letting you experiment with some of the characters’ skills. It also lets you try out the weapon customization system and vehicle upgrades.