CBT Schedule & Timeline

Official CBT Timeline Overview

Bandai Namco's BLEACH Mirrors High closed beta follows a compact schedule designed to gather focused feedback before launch. Registration opens ahead of a hard application deadline on July 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM PDT, after which the publisher reviews submissions and notifies up to 20,000 selected testers. The playable test window runs from July 22 through July 29, 2026 — seven days of access to the pre-release mobile client.

This timeline applies to the first announced global CBT wave. Additional tests or regional staggered openings have not been confirmed. All dates originate from Bandai Namco and the official site bleach-mh.bn-ent.net; unofficial countdowns on social media may contain errors — use our CBT Countdown tool for accurate timers synced to published deadlines.

Understanding the sequence helps you plan device preparation, vacation time, and feedback availability. The How to Apply and Device Requirements pages complement this schedule with actionable checklists tied to each milestone.

Application Period — Through July 12, 2026

The application period remains open until July 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time. PDT converts to July 13 early morning hours in Europe and Asia — international applicants should convert carefully to avoid missing the cutoff by a few hours. Once the portal closes, late entries are not accepted for this wave.

During the application window, complete the Bandai Namco form with accurate email, platform, and device model information. Selection is not instantaneous; expect a quiet period between deadline and invite waves while Bandai Namco processes up to 20,000 slots across regions.

If you have not yet registered, prioritize submission before travel or busy weeks. Our Closed Beta Overview explains what content and systems testers will evaluate during the subsequent play window.

Selection and Notification Phase

Bandai Namco's official CBT user agreement states selection result notifications are planned after July 16, 2026 (PDT), though this date may change without notice. Invites arrive via email with TestFlight links for iOS or Google Play beta instructions for Android. Only one notification is sent — Bandai Namco cannot resend lost emails or answer selection inquiries.

Not receiving an invite by July 21 likely means you were not selected for this 20,000-player wave. Duplicate applications, email mismatches with Apple ID or Google Account, and incompatible devices are common exclusion reasons detailed on the Device Requirements page and Selection Results guide.

Selected testers should install the client immediately upon invite to catch day-one patches. Read CBT Rules before sharing screenshots — posting is allowed under Bandai Namco's Video Policy during the test.

Live Test Window — July 22–29, 2026

The active closed beta runs July 22 through July 29, 2026. During these seven days, testers explore story content set after the Thousand-Year Blood War, experiment with gacha and character progression systems, and report bugs through official feedback channels. Online features may operate on limited schedules for server maintenance.

Expect possible daily downtime as Bandai Namco deploys hotfixes. CBT economies typically use disposable currency with no guaranteed transfer to launch — monitor official announcements on data retention and reward programs. Our Codes hub will list any post-CBT compensation codes if Bandai Namco distributes them.

After July 29, access ends and servers shut down until the next milestone — likely pre-registration or open beta before global release. Track launch planning on our Release Date hub and bookmark the Game Overview guide for the full Mirrors High vision beyond the CBT.